Barbecue Chicken Parmigiana with Thunder Crunch Chips

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-14 · Updated 2026-06-14

Crispy chicken schnitzel topped with rich tomato sauce and melted cheese, served with crunchy seasoned potato chips for an Aussie pub classic. This Australian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, turns chicken breasts, plain flour, eggs into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 700 calories and feeds 4, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless (6 oz each) chicken breasts
• 1 cup plain flour
• 2 large, beaten eggs
• 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 4 large, cut into thick chips potatoes
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 4 large peeled and cut potatoes with 1 tsp sea salt, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Spread on a baking tray and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and crispy, turning halfway.
2. Step 2: While the chips bake, prepare the chicken. Place 1 cup plain flour in a shallow dish. In another dish, beat 2 large eggs. In a third dish, place 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs.
3. Step 3: Pound 4 chicken breasts to even thickness (~1/2 inch). Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs.
4. Step 4: Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through, then transfer to a baking dish.
5. Step 5: Spoon 1 cup barbecue sauce evenly over the chicken breasts, then sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese.
6. Step 6: Bake the chicken in the oven for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Step 7: Serve the chicken parmigiana hot alongside the thunder crunch chips for a hearty Australian-inspired meal.