Crispy Parmesan Chicken & Potatoes (Printable Version)

Juicy chicken breasts with a golden parmesan crust and crispy roasted potatoes baked to perfection.

# What You'll 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)

# Directions:

01 - Set 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 combine Parmesan, panko, garlic powder, Italian herbs, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a third bowl.
03 - Pat dry each chicken breast, dredge in flour, dip into eggs, then fully coat 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 cheese until evenly coated.
05 - Spread potatoes on one side of the baking sheet in a single layer and place coated chicken breasts on the other side. Drizzle chicken lightly with olive oil.
06 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, turning potatoes halfway through, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and potatoes are crisp and tender.
07 - Allow the chicken and potatoes to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Irresistible crunchy Parmesan coating
  • Easy one-pan preparation for minimal cleanup
02 -
  • Contains dairy, eggs, and gluten, so check labels if sensitive.
  • Resting chicken after baking keeps it juicy and improves crust texture.
03 -
  • Broil the pan the last minutes for maximum crispiness.
  • Switch up the potatoes for sweet potatoes, or use thighs for extra juiciness.
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