Crunchy Mediterranean Roast Potatoes with Chicken

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
• salt (to taste, for chicken)
• black pepper (to taste, for chicken)
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp dried thyme
• 0.5 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tbsp olive oil (for chicken marinade)
• 3 potatoes (medium, peeled and cut into chunks)
• 1 lemon zest (zest of 1 lemon)
• 1 lemon juice (juice of 1 lemon)
• 3 tbsp olive oil (for potato dressing)
• 1 tsp oregano (for dressing)
• 1 tsp chili flakes
• 1 tsp salt (for dressing)
• 1 tsp honey
• feta cheese (crumbled, to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Marinate the Chicken: Season 1.5 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken thighs with salt, pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, and 1/2 tsp dried oregano.

2. 2

   Drizzle the chicken with 2 tbsp olive oil, mix well to coat, and let it sit to marinate while you prepare the potatoes.

3. 3

   Preheat your equipment: Set the oven to 415°F (212°C) or the air fryer to 400°F (204°C).

4. 4

   Parboil Potatoes: Place the peeled potato chunks in a pot of salted water and boil until just tender, about 5-7 minutes. Drain the water well.

5. 5

   Whip Up Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp chili flakes, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp honey.

6. 6

   Cook Potatoes (Oven Method): Toss the parboiled potatoes with half of the prepared dressing and spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes, stir, drizzle with the remaining dressing, and roast for another 20 minutes until golden and crisp.

7. 7

   Cook Potatoes (Air Fryer Method): Toss the parboiled potatoes with half of the dressing. Place in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook at 400°F for 15 minutes. Shake the basket, drizzle with the remaining dressing, and cook for another 10 minutes until crispy.

8. 8

   Sizzle Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken thighs and cook until browned and fully cooked through, approximately 6-7 minutes per side.

9. 9

   Plate It: Arrange the cooked chicken and crispy potatoes on plates. Drizzle any remaining dressing over the top and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.

Notes

Macros per serving (based on 3 servings): 710 calories, 46g Protein, 31g Carbs, 45g Fat. You can also cook the chicken in the air fryer to save on cleanup.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• healthy
• Mediterranean
• roast
• air fryer
• chicken
• potatoes
• gluten-free