Crispy Peri Chicken and Potatoes with Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce

Name: Crispy Peri Chicken and Potatoes with Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Contemporary
Ingredients: 500 g Maris Piper potatoes (peeled and cut into cubes); 1 tsp Smoked paprika; 1 tsp Dried parsley; 2 x 100g Chicken breast (butterflied or pounded thin); 2 tsp Peri seasoning; 30 g Panko breadcrumbs; 1 tbsp Olive oil (for cooking and tossing potatoes); 2 cloves Garlic (minced); 100 ml Light cream or half-and-half; 20 g Parmesan cheese (grated); to taste Salt; to taste Black pepper

This recipe features crispy peri-seasoned crumbed chicken breast served alongside perfectly cubed and roasted Maris Piper potatoes, all brought together with a luscious creamy garlic parmesan sauce. It's an incredibly easy and satisfying dinner option, designed to be less than 500 calories per portion.

#Chicken

#Potatoes

#Peri

#Crispy

#Creamy Sauce

#Easy Dinner

#Low Calorie

#Quick Meal

#Weeknight Dinner

Crispy Peri Chicken with Roasted Potatoes

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

30m

Cook Time

45m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Contemporary

English

Nutrition (per serving)

490

Calories

40g

Protein

48g

Carbs

15g

Fat

Golden Roasted Potatoes

Ingredients

Servings: 2

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Crumbed Peri Chicken Breast

Instructions

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Preheat your oven or air fryer to 200°C (400°F).
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Preheat your oven or air fryer to 200°C (400°F).
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Ensure your oven or air fryer is fully preheated for even cooking.
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In a bowl, toss the cubed Maris Piper potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, smoked paprika, dried parsley, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
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In a bowl, toss the cubed Maris Piper potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, smoked paprika, dried parsley, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
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Make sure potatoes are evenly seasoned for the best flavor.
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Spread the seasoned potatoes in a single layer on a baking tray or in your air fryer basket. Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, turning halfway through.
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Spread the seasoned potatoes in a single layer on a baking tray or in your air fryer basket. Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, turning halfway through.
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Do not overcrowd the tray; cook in batches if necessary to ensure crispiness.
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While potatoes are cooking, butterfly or pound the chicken breasts until they are about 1/2 inch thick.
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While potatoes are cooking, butterfly or pound the chicken breasts until they are about 1/2 inch thick.
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Pounding ensures even cooking and tenderness.
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Season the chicken breasts with peri seasoning on both sides. Then, press each chicken breast into the panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
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Season the chicken breasts with peri seasoning on both sides. Then, press each chicken breast into the panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
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Gently press the breadcrumbs firmly onto the chicken for a good crust.
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Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook the crumbed chicken breasts for 4-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
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Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook the crumbed chicken breasts for 4-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
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Cook until internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
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In a small saucepan, sauté the minced garlic in a tiny amount of olive oil for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the light cream or half-and-half and bring to a gentle simmer.
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In a small saucepan, sauté the minced garlic in a tiny amount of olive oil for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the light cream or half-and-half and bring to a gentle simmer.
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Don't let the garlic brown too much, as it can become bitter.
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Remove the sauce from the heat, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Remove the sauce from the heat, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of water or milk to reach your desired consistency.
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Serve the crispy peri chicken and roasted potatoes immediately, drizzled generously with the creamy garlic parmesan sauce.
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Serve the crispy peri chicken and roasted potatoes immediately, drizzled generously with the creamy garlic parmesan sauce.
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Garnish with fresh parsley for extra flavor and presentation, if desired.