Looking for a dinner that’s both simple and satisfying?
This Parmesan Spring Chicken with a vibrant potato and spinach salad is the perfect choice.
With its crispy, cheesy coating and a fresh, tangy side, this dish combines ease and flavor for a meal that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
Whether you’re a kitchen novice or just short on time, this recipe makes it easy to enjoy a homemade, delicious dinner.

Ingredients
- 1 egg white
- 5 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 400 grams new potatoes, cut into small cubes
- 140 grams frozen peas
- A good handful of baby spinach leaves
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
- Preheat your grill to medium heat and line a grill pan with foil to make clean-up easier.
- Beat the egg white in a shallow plate and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Place the grated Parmesan cheese on another plate.
- Coat each chicken breast by dipping it first into the egg white, then rolling it in the Parmesan cheese until fully covered.
- Grill the chicken for 10-12 minutes, turning once halfway through, until it is browned and crispy.
Step 2: Cook the Vegetables
- Boil the potatoes in a pot of water for about 10 minutes.
- After 7 minutes, add the frozen peas to the pot.
- Drain the potatoes and peas once they’re cooked through.
- Mix the drained vegetables with the baby spinach leaves.
- Add the white wine vinegar and olive oil to the mix, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the vegetable mix on four warm plates.
Step 3: Final Touch
- Place a piece of the crispy chicken on each plate of vegetables.
FAQs
Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts?
Yes, you can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs. Just be sure to adjust the grilling time as thighs might take a bit longer to cook through compared to breasts.
What can I use instead of white wine vinegar?
If you don’t have white wine vinegar, you can substitute it with apple cider vinegar or lemon juice. Both will add a nice acidity to the salad.

Classic Italian Parmesan Spring Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 egg white
- 5 tbsp Parmesan cheese finely grated
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 400 grams new potatoes cut into small cubes
- 140 grams frozen peas
- A good handful of baby spinach leaves
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken
- Preheat your grill to medium heat and line a grill pan with foil to make clean-up easier.Beat the egg white in a shallow plate and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.Place the grated Parmesan cheese on another plate.Coat each chicken breast by dipping it first into the egg white, then rolling it in the Parmesan cheese until fully covered.Grill the chicken for 10-12 minutes, turning once halfway through, until it is browned and crispy.
Cook the Vegetables
- Boil the potatoes in a pot of water for about 10 minutes.After 7 minutes, add the frozen peas to the pot.Drain the potatoes and peas once they're cooked through.Mix the drained vegetables with the baby spinach leaves.Add the white wine vinegar and olive oil to the mix, then season with salt and pepper to taste.Serve the vegetable mix on four warm plates.
Final Touch
- Place a piece of the crispy chicken on each plate of vegetables.
hey, can i grill the chicken instead of whatever you said, sandra?
grilling chicken is awesome, gives it a nice smokey flavor. just watch the heat so it doesnt dry out.
Loved the substitution options, Sandra! Lemon juice was a great alternative for the vinegar. Delicious!
what if i use grape juice lol? too weird?
Quick and easy recipe, Sandra. My family loved it. Thank you!
chicken thighs take longer? idk seems fishy
Actually, DerrickV, chicken thighs do generally take longer to cook because they have more fat. It’s true!
oh okay that makes sense i guess