Lean Chicken and Fries
Lean Chicken and Fries
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 6 ounces each
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Fries
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch thick fries
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Prepare the fries: In a large bowl, toss the cut potatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper until evenly coated. Spread the fries in a single layer on one of the prepared baking sheets, ensuring they are not overcrowded for crispiness.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Bake the fries for 20 minutes, then flip them and continue baking for another 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 400
- 4
While the fries are baking, prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Rub this mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Once the fries have baked for 20 minutes, place the seasoned chicken breasts on the second prepared baking sheet. Place the chicken baking sheet into the oven alongside the fries.
00🌡️ 400
- 6
Bake the chicken for 15-20 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached. The cooking time will depend on the thickness of the chicken breasts. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
Serve the lean chicken breasts immediately with the crispy oven-baked fries.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Lean Chicken and Fries
For the Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 6 ounces each
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Fries
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch thick fries
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Prepare the fries: In a large bowl, toss the cut potatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper until evenly coated. Spread the fries in a single layer on one of the prepared baking sheets, ensuring they are not overcrowded for crispiness.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Bake the fries for 20 minutes, then flip them and continue baking for another 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 400 - 4
While the fries are baking, prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Rub this mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Once the fries have baked for 20 minutes, place the seasoned chicken breasts on the second prepared baking sheet. Place the chicken baking sheet into the oven alongside the fries.
00🌡️ 400 - 6
Bake the chicken for 15-20 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached. The cooking time will depend on the thickness of the chicken breasts. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
Serve the lean chicken breasts immediately with the crispy oven-baked fries.