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Truffle Risotto with Herbed Chicken

Truffle Risotto with Herbed Chicken

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plus Creamy Mushroom Sauce & Crispy Onions

Yield: 2

Adapted from: Hello Fresh

A rich, creamy truffle-infused risotto served top it off with tender, herby chicken, and a luscious mushroom cream sauce.
Prep: 10 Cook: 50

  • 1onion
  • 1TBS Italian seasoning
  • 4oz button mushrooms
  • 1oz crispy fried onions
  • 1clove garlic
  • ¼oz parsley
  • 1½TBS sour cream
  • 4oz cream sauce base
  • 2TBS black truffle butter
  • 4oz chicken stock concentrates
  • ¾cups arborio rice
  • 10oz chicken cutlets
  • salt & pepper
  • cooking oil
  • butter


Prep:

In a medium pot, bring 5 cups water to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer. (You’ll use the water in Step 3.) Wash and dry produce.

Halve, peel, and dice onion. Trim and thinly slice mushrooms (skip if your mushrooms are pre-sliced!). Peel and mince or grate garlic. Pick parsley leaves from stems, roughly chop leaves.

Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Place on a plate and season all over with 2 tsp Italian Seasoning, salt, and pepper. (You’ll use the rest of the Italian Seasoning in the next step.)

Start risotto:

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes.

Add rice, remaining Italian Seasoning, 1 TBS plain butter, and a big pinch of salt. Cook, stirring often, until rice is translucent, 1 to 2 minutes.

Cook risotto:

Add 1 cup of simmering water and three chicken stock concentrates to pan with rice mixture. Cook, stirring, until liquid is mostly absorbed.

Repeat with remaining simmering water— adding ½ cup at a time and stirring until liquid has absorbed—until rice is al dente and mixture is creamy, 25-30 minutes.

Tip: Depending on the size of your pan, you may need a little more or a little less liquid. If you prefer your risotto more al dente, cook for less time.

Cook chicken:

While risotto cooks, heat a drizzle of oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes per side.

Tip: If chicken starts to brown too quickly, lower heat to medium and cover pan with lid.

Turn off heat, transfer to a cutting board and tent with foil to keep warm. Rinse and wipe out pan.

Make mushroom sauce:

Heat a drizzle of oil in pan used for chicken over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring, until browned and softened, 3- to 4-minutes.

Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.

Stir in ⅓ cup plain water and remaining chicken stock concentrate, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of pan. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium low. Cook until reduced and thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.

Remove from heat, stir in sour cream, 1 TBS cream sauce base, and 1 TBS plain butter until melted and combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Finish risotto:

Add remaining cream sauce base (not the mushroom sauce!) to pan with risotto, stir to combine. Cook until slightly thickened, 1 minute more.

Remove from heat, stir in truffle butter (for a subtler truffle flavor, use less truffle butter or simply replace it with regular butter) and half the parsley (save the rest for serving) until melted and combined.

Tip: Risotto should be a little loose and saucy right before serving, it will thicken as it cools. If it is too thick, add a splash of water.

Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Finish & serve:

Slice chicken crosswise.

Divide risotto between plates. Top with chicken, mushroom sauce, crispy onions, and remaining parsley. Serve.

Shawarma Chicken & Kale Salad

Shawarma Chicken & Kale Salad

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with Roasted Veggies, Cucumber & Almonds

Yield: 2

Adapted from: Hello Fresh

Tender kale with earthy-sweet roasted carrots and shallot coated in a creamy shawarma-spiced Caesar-style dressing. Add juicy seared chicken coated in toasted shawarma spices, crisp cucumber, and a shower of crunchy almonds
Prep: 15 Cook: 40

  • 9oz carrots
  • 1TBS shawarma spice blend
  • 5tsp white wine vinegar
  • ½oz sliced almonds
  • 1shallot
  • 4oz kale
  • 2TBS yogurt
  • 2TBS mayonnaise
  • 1mini cucumber
  • 10oz chicken cutlets
  • salt & pepper
  • sugar
  • olive oil
  • cooking oil


Start prep & roast veg:

Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425°F. Wash and dry produce.

Trim, peel, and cut carrots on a diagonal into ½-inch-thick pieces. Trim, peel, and quarter shallot lengthwise, mince one shallot quarter until you have 1 TBS (you’ll use it to make the dressing in Step 5).

Toss carrots and shallot quarters on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper. Roast on top rack until browned and tender, 20-25 minutes.

Finish prep:

Meanwhile, remove and discard any large stems from kale, chop into bite-size pieces. Halve cucumber lengthwise, thinly slice into half-moons.

Massage kale:

Meanwhile, place kale in a large bowl, add a drizzle of oil and a pinch of salt. Using your hands, massage kale (like how you would knead dough) until leaves are tender, 30-60 seconds.

Toast spices & cook chicken:

Heat a large dry pan over medium heat. Add half the shawarma spice blend and toast, stirring, until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Transfer to a medium bowl.

Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season all over with remaining shawarma spice blend, salt, and pepper.

Heat a drizzle of oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, 3- to 5 minutes per side.

Tip: If chicken begins to brown too quickly, lower heat to medium and cover pan.

Transfer to a cutting board.

Make shawarma dressing:

While chicken cooks, to bowl with toasted shawarma spice blend, add minced shallot, yogurt, mayonnaise, half the vinegar, 2 TBS olive oil, and ½ tsp sugar.

Whisk until smooth, taste and season with salt and pepper.

Finish & serve:

Slice chicken crosswise.

Add roasted veggies, cucumber, ¾ of the shawarma dressing, and half the almonds to bowl with kale, toss to combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Divide salad between bowls and top with chicken. Drizzle with remaining shawarma dressing and sprinkle with remaining almonds. Serve.

Pine Nut Butter Chicken Breast

Pine Nut Butter Chicken Breast

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with garlic mashed potatoes and honey-rosemary carrots

Yield: 2

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Pine nuts and butter make a great topping on roasted chicken breast. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and honey-rosemary carrots.
Cook: 40 to 50

  • 12oz boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 12oz Yukon potatoes
  • 12oz carrot
  • 1oz cream cheese
  • 1oz butter
  • ¾oz roasted garlic & herb butter
  • ½oz honey
  • ½oz pine nuts
  • 1rosemary sprig
  • ½tsp seasoned salt blend
  • salt & pepper
  • olive oil


Prep:

Turn oven on to 425°F. Let’s preheat, at least 10 minutes

Set cream cheese, garlic & herb butter, plain butter on counter to soften

Prepare a baking sheet with foil and cooking spray.

Make the mashed potatoes:

Cut potatoes into large evenly sized chunks.

Bring a medium pot with potato chunks covered with salted cold water to boil over medium-high heat.

Once boiling, cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, 12-15 minutes.

Remove from burner. Reserve ¼ cup potato cooking water. Drain potatoes in a colander/strainer and return to pot. Add softened cream cheese, half the reserved potato cooking water (reserve remaining for adjusting consistency, if necessary), softened garlic & herb butter, and a pinch of salt. Mash until combined and smooth. If too dry, add additional reserved potato cooking water, 1 TBS at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Cover and set aside.

While potatoes cook, continue recipe.

Prepare ingredients and make pine nut butter:

Peel, trim, and cut carrot into ½”-wide by 2″-long sticks.

Finely chop pine nuts.

Stem and coarsely chop rosemary.

Combine pine nuts and softened plain butter in a mixing bowl. Set aside.

Pat chicken dry and season both sides with seasoned salt and a pinch of pepper.

Roast the carrots:

Place carrots on prepared baking sheet and toss with 2 tsp olive oil, 1 tsp rosemary (use more, if desired), ¼ tsp salt, and a pinch of pepper. Spread into a single layer.

Roast in hot oven until tender and lightly browned, 15-18 minutes.

Carefully remove it from the oven. Drizzle honey over roasted carrots.

While carrots are roasting, continue the recipe.

Cook the chicken:

Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp olive oil.

Add chicken to hot pan and cook until browned and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165°F, 5-7 minutes per side.

Remove from burner. Rest, 3 minutes.

Finish the dish:

Plate dish as pictured, topping the chicken with the pine nut butter. Bon appétit!

Jerk Chicken

Jerk Chicken

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with Coconut Rice & Cucumber Relish

Yield: 2

Adapted from: Dinnerly

Fragrant coconut rice serves as the foundation to a zesty Jamaican-jerk spiced chicken and crisp cucumber relish topper.
Cook: 20 to 30

  • 5oz jasmine rice
  • ½oz unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1cucumber
  • 2scallions
  • 10oz boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • AP flour
  • 2TBS White wine vinegar
  • ¼oz jerk seasoning
  • salt & pepper
  • sugar
  • olive oil


Toast coconut:

Heat 1 TBS oil in a small saucepan over medium-high until it shimmers. Add coconut and toast, stirring, until coconut is golden-brown and fragrant, 1–2 minutes (watch closely).

Cook rice:

Immediately, add rice, 1¼ cups water, and ½ tsp salt to saucepan with coconut, bring to a boil over high heat. Cover and cook over low until rice is tender and water is absorbed, for about 17 minutes. Remove from heat, cover to keep warm until ready to serve.

Make relish:

Finely chop ½ tsp garlic. Halve cucumbers lengthwise, then finely chop. Trim ends from scallions, then thinly slice. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 tsp sugar, ½ tsp salt, 1 TBS each of oil and water, and 2 TBS vinegar. Stir in cucumbers and chopped garlic, set aside to marinate until ready to serve.

Prep chicken:

Dry Pat chicken and rub with oil. Sprinkle jerk seasoning over one side of each breast, pressing to adhere, then lightly dust with 2 tsp flour. Heat 1 TBS oil in a medium skillet over medium-high. Add chicken, spice side-down, cook until golden-brown and cooked through, 2–3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.

Sear chicken & serve:

Using a slotted spoon, drain cucumbers, then pour marinade into the same skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Fluff rice with a fork. Serve chicken over rice with sauce spooned over top. Stir scallions into relish and serve alongside. Enjoy!

Take it to the next level:

Want to put some lime in the coconut? Add some lime zest to the cucumber relish and serve remaining lime wedges alongside for squeezing over top.

Tuscan Rosemary Chicken

Tuscan Rosemary Chicken

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with Parmesan Potatoes & Broccoli

Yield: 2

Adapted from: Dinnerly

Crispy parmesan potatoes served with juicy rosemary chicken and charred broccoli.
Cook: 30 to 40

  • 12oz potatoes
  • ¼oz fresh rosemary
  • 8oz broccoli
  • 10oz boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1oz Better than Bouillon
  • ¾oz parmesan
  • 2tsp garlic
  • salt & pepper
  • olive oil
  • butter

Start potatoes:

Preheat oven to 450°F with a rack in the lower third. Scrub potatoes, quarter, then cut into ½-inch wedges. Transfer potatoes to one half of a rimmed baking sheet. Toss with 1 TBS oil and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper. Roast on lower oven rack until just tender, about 15 minutes (no need to flip).

Prep ingredients:

Meanwhile, pick and finely chop 2 tsp rosemary leaves. Finely chop 2 tsp garlic. In a small bowl, combine rosemary, half of the chopped garlic, and 2 tsp oil, set aside for step 4.

Cut broccoli into 1-inch florets. Finely grate Parmesan. Pat chicken dry, then pound to ½-inch thickness, season with salt and pepper.

Roast veggies:

Once tender, flip the potatoes and sprinkle all over with Parmesan. Transfer broccoli to the open side of baking sheet, then drizzle with 1 TBS oil, season with a generous pinch each of salt and pepper. Roast on lower oven rack until broccoli is tender and potatoes are crisp, 10–12 minutes.

Cook chicken:

While the veggies roast, rub garlic-rosemary mixture all over chicken. Heat 2 tsp oil in a medium skillet over medium-high. Add chicken and cook until golden-brown and cooked through, 3–4 minutes per side. Transfer to plates and cover to keep warm.

Make pan sauce & serve:

Drain all but 1 tsp oil from skillet. Add the remaining garlic and cook over medium-high heat until sizzling, about 30 seconds. Add better than bouillon and ¼ cup water, simmer until slightly reduced, about 3 minutes. Stir in 1 TBS butter. Serve chicken with Parmesan potatoes and broccoli alongside. Spoon pan sauce over top. Enjoy!

Thai Curry Chicken Soup

Thai Curry Chicken Soup

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with Peas and Jasmine Rice

Yield: 2

Adapted from: Dinnerly

Red Thai curry paste that’s loaded with flavor. Throw in some lean chicken, fresh ginger, and peas and you have the makings of a hearty Thai soup.
Cook: 20

  • 5oz jasmine rice
  • 11-inch piece fresh ginger
  • ½lb pkg chicken breast strips
  • 1oz Thai red curry paste
  • 1oz Better Than Bouillon chicken
  • 5oz peas
  • 1TBS AP flour
  • 1egg, large
  • salt & pepper
  • 1tsp cooking oil
  • 1TBS butter


Cook rice:

Rinse rice in a fine-mesh sieve until water runs clear. Transfer to a small saucepan with 1¼ cups water and a pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat until rice is tender, and the water is absorbed, 17–20 minutes.

Prep ingredients:

Peel and finely chop ginger. Pat the chicken dry, and cut it into 1-inch pieces, if necessary. Transfer chicken to a medium bowl and season with ¼ tsp salt. Add 1 TBS flour to the chicken and toss to coat. Crack 1 large egg into a small bowl, season with salt, and beat with a fork.

Prep broth:

In a measuring cup, combine 2½ cups water with all the Thai red curry paste (or less, depending on heat preference) and Better Than Boullion chicken.

Build soup & ginger oil:

In a medium pot or Dutch oven, heat 1 TBS oil over high. Add chicken and cook, without stirring, until browned on one side, about 2 minutes, transfer to a bowl. Add ginger and 2 TBS oil and cook until well browned, for about 2 minutes. Spoon ½ of the ginger mixture into a small bowl for garnish. Add broth to pot, bring to a boil, then simmer for 2 minutes.

Finish soup & serve:

Return chicken to pot and simmer until nearly cooked through, 1 minute. Add peas, season with salt and pepper. Add beaten egg, remove from heat, and let sit for 30 seconds, then gently stir once to break up slightly. Spoon ⅓ cup rice into each bowl and ladle soup on top. Drizzle with reserved ginger mixture, serve with remaining rice alongside. Enjoy!

Chicken Katsu

Chicken Katsu

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with Roasted Green Beans & Ginger Rice

Yield: 2

Adapted from: Hello Fresh

Southern-fried, Milanese-style, schnitzel, Kiev—the dishes come from all corners of the world! True to form, this Japanese-style rendition is comforting and delicious. Here, chicken is pounded thin, coated in panko and cornstarch, then flash-fried until light and crunchy. On the side is a classic katsu dipping sauce, plus tender roasted green beans and ginger rice.
Prep: 5 Cook: 30

  • 1thumb ginger
  • 6oz green beans
  • 1tsp garlic powder
  • 1TBS cornstarch
  • 4TBS katsu sauce
  • ½cup jasmine rice
  • 10oz chicken cutlets
  • ½cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2TBS sour cream
  • 1TBS sesame seeds
  • salt & pepper
  • cooking oil
  • butter


Cook rice:

Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425°F. Wash and dry produce.

Peel and mince or grate ginger.

Heat a drizzle of oil in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add ginger, cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1- to 2-minutes.

Stir in rice and ¾ cup water. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until rice is tender, for 15-18 minutes. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

Roast green beans:

While rice cooks, toss green beans on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, season with salt and pepper.

Roast on top rack until browned and tender, 12-15 minutes.

Pound chicken:

Meanwhile, pat chicken dry with paper towels. Place between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound with a mallet or heavy-bottomed pan until ½ inch thick. Season all over with garlic powder, salt, and pepper

Bread chicken:

On a shallow dish or plate, combine panko, cornstarch, and ½ tsp salt. Brush a thin layer of sour cream onto both sides of chicken (you may not use all the sour cream). Working one piece at a time, press chicken into panko mixture, coating all over.

Cook chicken:

Heat a 1⁄3-inch layer of oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot enough that a pinch of panko sizzles when added to the pan, add chicken. Cook until panko is golden-brown, and chicken is cooked through, 2- to 3-minutes per side.

Tip: Thinner pieces will cook faster.

Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.

Finish & serve:

Place katsu sauce in a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave until warm, 20 seconds.

Fluff rice with a fork, stir in 1 TBS butter and season with salt and pepper.

Divide rice, chicken, and green beans between plates. Drizzle chicken with katsu sauce to taste (or serve on the side for dipping). Sprinkle chicken and green beans with as many sesame seeds as you like and serve.

Parmesan Chicken Strips

Parmesan Chicken Strips

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with Rosemary Fries, Green Beans, and Honey Mustard Sauce

Yield: 2

Adapted from: Hello Fresh

Chicken-breast strips breaded with toasted panko & parmesan baked to deep golden perfection alongside green beans and potato wedges.
Prep: 10 Cook: 45

  • 12oz Yukon gold potatoes
  • ½cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼cup parmesan cheese
  • ½tsp dried rosemary
  • 12oz chicken tenders
  • 1egg
  • 6oz green beans
  • 3TBS honey
  • 4tsp Dijon mustard
  • salt & pepper
  • olive oil


Preheat and prep:

Wash and dry all produce. Preheat oven to 450°F, distributing racks evenly. Slice potatoes into ½-inch-thick wedges (like steak fries).

Make crust:

Spread panko on a baking sheet. Toast in oven until golden-brown, 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl or shallow dish, then add Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

Bake potatoes:

Toss potatoes, a large drizzle of olive oil, rosemary, and a large pinch of salt and pepper on same baking sheet. Bake in oven until nicely browned and crisp, 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Coat chicken:

Season chicken all over with salt and pepper. Crack egg into a medium bowl and lightly beat. Working one piece at a time, dip chicken into egg, letting excess drip off, then coat in panko mixture, pressing to adhere. Place on a lightly oiled baking sheet.

Bake green beans and chicken:

Toss green beans on another baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Bake green beans and chicken in oven until chicken is no longer pink in center and green beans are tender and slightly crisp at the edges, 12-15 minutes.

Mix sauce and serve:

Stir together honey and mustard in a small bowl. Divide chicken, potatoes, and green beans between plates. Serve with honey mustard sauce on the side for dipping.

Chicken Orzo Dinner

Chicken Orzo Dinner

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with Cheesy Roasted Zucchini and Tomato

Yield: 2

Adapted from: Hello Fresh

Zucchini and tomato medley is a side, but it takes center stage in our eyes. As creamy as it is crispy, with a combination of panko, mozzarella, and Parmesan sprinkled on top. Served next to an herbed chicken breast and lemony orzo
Prep: 5 Cook: 30

  • 1zucchini
  • 1Roma tomato
  • 1TBS Italian seasoning
  • 4oz orzo pasta
  • 12oz chicken breasts
  • 4oz fresh mozzarella
  • 1lemon
  • ¼oz parsley
  • ¼cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼cup parmesan cheese
  • salt & pepper
  • 1tsp olive oil


Preheat and prep:

Wash and dry all produce. Adjust rack to upper position and preheat oven to 425°F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Slice zucchini into ¼-inch-thick rounds. Cut tomato into ½-inch-thick wedges. Toss zucchini and tomato with 1 TBS olive oil and half the Italian seasoning on a baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper.

Roast veggies and cook pasta:

Roast zucchini and tomato in oven until just shy of tender, about 10 minutes. Once water is boiling, add half the orzo from package to pot (use the rest as you like). Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. Drain, then return to pot.

Butterfly chicken:

With your hand on top of one chicken breast, cut ¾ of the way through middle, parallel to cutting board, stopping before you slice through completely. Repeat with other chicken breast. Open each up and season all over with salt, pepper, and remaining Italian seasoning.

Cook chicken and prep:

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink in center, 3- to 4-minutes per side. Remove from pan and set aside on a plate. Meanwhile, cut mozzarella into ½-inch cubes. Halve lemon. Roughly chop parsley.

Broil veggies:

Once veggies have roasted 10 minutes, remove baking sheet from oven. Heat broiler to high or increase oven temperature to 500°F. Sprinkle veggies with panko, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Broil (or bake) until panko is golden-brown, cheese is melted, and veggies are tender, 3- to 5-minutes.

Finish and plate:

Add juice from one lemon half and half the parsley to pot with orzo and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide orzo between plates. Top with veggies and chicken. Drizzle with any chicken juices from plate and a squeeze of lemon. Garnish with remaining parsley and serve.

Mozzarella-Crusted Chicken

Mozzarella-Crusted Chicken

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with Blistered Tomatoes and Potato Wedges

Yield: 2

Adapted from: Hello Fresh

A new take on chicken Parmesan. Herbs, breadcrumbs, and mozzarella are heaped onto chicken to create glorious crown of a crust. In place of marinara, roasted tomatoes add a sweet and tangy punch. On the side, you’ve also got some crispy potatoes
Prep: 10 Cook: 35

  • 12oz Yukon potatoes
  • 2Roma tomatoes
  • ½cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1tsp dried oregano
  • 1tsp paprika
  • ½cup mozzarella cheese
  • 12oz chicken breasts
  • salt & pepper
  • olive oil


Preheat and prep:

Wash and dry all produce.

Preheat oven to 425°F.

Cut potatoes into ½-inch-thick wedges, like steak fries.

Core and quarter tomatoes.

Roast veggies:

Toss potatoes on one side of a foil-lined baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. On other side of baking sheet, toss tomatoes with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Roast until potatoes are crispy and tomatoes are very soft, 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway through.

Make panko crust:

Mix panko, oregano, paprika, mozzarella cheese, a drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl.

Season chicken:

Season chicken breasts all over with salt and pepper. Rub with a drizzle of olive oil. Place on a second baking sheet.

Coat chicken:

Add a layer of panko crust to top of each chicken breast, gently pressing to adhere. Pile topping as high as possible (you may have some left over).

Bake chicken and serve:

Bake chicken until meat is cooked through and topping is golden-brown, about 20 minutes. Serve with potato wedges and roasted tomatoes.