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chicken and fries dinner ideas

Chicken and Fries Dinner Ideas

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Soaking Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces Chicken (breasts, thighs, or wings)
  • q.s. Salt
  • q.s. Black pepper
  • q.s. Garlic powder
  • q.s. Paprika
  • 1 cup Cornstarch (for frying)
  • 1 cup Olive oil (for baking)
  • 2 medium Sweet potatoes for fries
  • q.s. Optional seasoning (thyme, rosemary, smoked paprika)

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Choose your chicken cut and pat it dry for the best results.
  2. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  3. For fried chicken, coat with a mix of flour and cornstarch.
  4. Let the chicken rest before frying to lock in juices.
  5. For baked chicken, preheat the oven to 425°F.
  6. Place seasoned chicken on a wire rack over a baking sheet.
  7. Roast chicken until internal temperature reaches 165°F, flipping halfway through.
  8. Cut sweet potatoes into fries, soak in cold water for 30 minutes, and pat dry.
  9. Toss sweet potato fries with olive oil and your choice of seasonings.
  10. Bake fries in the oven at 425°F until golden and crispy, flipping halfway through.
  11. Experiment with spices for different flavor profiles and serve with refreshing sides like coleslaw or garlic bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This recipe is great for any night and is easy to prepare. It’s perfect to share with family and friends!
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