Herbed Chicken Tenders Potato Wedges (Printable)

Tender chicken coated with herbs served alongside crispy, golden potato wedges full of flavor.

# Ingredient list:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.3 lb chicken tenders
02 - 1 large egg
03 - ½ cup gluten-free or regular breadcrumbs
04 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 tbsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
06 - 1 tsp garlic powder
07 - ½ tsp onion powder
08 - ½ tsp paprika
09 - ½ tsp salt
10 - ¼ tsp black pepper
11 - 2 tbsp olive oil, for cooking

→ Potato Wedges

12 - 1.75 lb russet potatoes (about 4 medium), scrubbed and cut into wedges
13 - 2 tbsp olive oil
14 - 1 tsp dried oregano
15 - 1 tsp dried rosemary
16 - ½ tsp garlic powder
17 - ½ tsp paprika
18 - ½ tsp salt
19 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ To Serve

20 - Lemon wedges (optional)
21 - Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Set the oven to 425°F and prepare two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss potato wedges with olive oil, oregano, rosemary, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.
03 - Bake the potato wedges for 35 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden and crispy.
04 - Whisk the egg in a shallow bowl. In another bowl, combine breadcrumbs, parsley, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
05 - Dip each chicken tender into the egg, then thoroughly coat with the breadcrumb-herb mixture.
06 - Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken tenders in batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
07 - If desired, keep cooked chicken warm in the oven while finishing all batches.
08 - Plate the herbed chicken tenders alongside hot potato wedges, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges if preferred.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One-pan meal combining chicken and potatoes
  • Easy to customize for gluten-free diets or added crunch
02 -
  • To make gluten-free, always use certified gluten-free breadcrumbs
  • Cooking chicken until internal temperature is 74°C (165°F) assures safe eating
03 -
  • Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch if desired
  • Try sweet potatoes for a flavor twist in the wedges
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