Crispy Parmesan Chicken Potatoes (Printable version)

Golden Parmesan crusted chicken breasts baked alongside crispy seasoned baby potatoes.

# What you need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
08 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 2 tablespoons olive oil, for drizzling

→ Potatoes

12 - 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved
13 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
14 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
15 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
16 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
17 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
18 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

→ Garnish

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

# Steps to follow:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
02 - Place flour in a shallow bowl, beat eggs in a second bowl, and mix Parmesan, panko, garlic powder, Italian herbs, paprika, salt, and pepper in a third bowl.
03 - Pat chicken breasts dry, dredge each in flour, dip in egg, then coat evenly with the Parmesan-panko mixture. Set aside.
04 - In a large bowl, toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and Parmesan until uniformly coated.
05 - Spread potatoes on one side of the baking sheet in a single layer and place chicken breasts on the other side. Drizzle chicken lightly with olive oil.
06 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, turning potatoes once halfway, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and potatoes are tender and crisp.
07 - Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Satisfying crunch in every bite
  • Bakes in one pan for easy cleanup
02 -
  • Contains dairy, eggs, gluten: check all ingredient labels if handling allergies
  • Use boneless chicken thighs for juicier, more tender meat
03 -
  • Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end for extra crispiness
  • Switch out potatoes for sweet potatoes for a flavor twist
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