# Lemon Garlic Chicken and Crispy Potatoes

This meal prep recipe features juicy lemon garlic chicken and crispy potatoes, designed to taste great even after reheating.

- Servings: 5 servings
- Total time: 45 min
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 kg Boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 Tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, grated
- 1 lemon Zest of lemon
- 1.5 Tbsp Lemon juice
- Salt
- Pepper
- 950 g Baby potatoes, cut into 2-3cm pieces
- 2.5 tsp Smoked paprika
- 0.75 tsp Garlic powder
- Sriracha
- Flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

## Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 210°C / 410°F fan-forced and air fryer to 200°C / 390°F.
2. In a bowl, season the chicken with salt, black pepper, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp oregano, and 1.5 tsp garlic powder.
3. Add 2 grated garlic cloves, zest of 1 lemon, and 1.5 Tbsp lemon juice to the chicken.
4. Add 1 Tbsp olive oil to the chicken and mix thoroughly until evenly coated.
5. Place the potatoes into a bowl and season with salt, black pepper, 2.5 tsp smoked paprika, and 0.75 tsp garlic powder.
6. Add 1 Tbsp olive oil to the potatoes and toss to coat.
7. Spread the potatoes into the air fryer basket and cook for 20–25 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and crisp.
8. At the same time, place the chicken onto a lined tray and cook in the oven for 20–25 minutes until cooked through.
9. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
10. Slice the rested chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss through its tray juices.
11. Divide the cooked potatoes evenly across 5 containers.
12. Top the potatoes with the sliced chicken.
13. Finish with a sprinkle of finely chopped flat-leaf parsley.
14. Serve with Sriracha on the side or drizzled over just before eating.

## Equipment

- Oven
- Air fryer
- Baking tray
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowls
- Vacuum sealer
- Knives

## Tips

- For extra flavor and nutrition, leave the potato peels on.
- Ensure potatoes are cut into similar sizes for even cooking.
- You can marinate the chicken ahead of time, even overnight, for more intense flavor.
- Drizzle pan juices over the chicken for extra flavor.
- Add sauce like Sriracha mayo after reheating for best results.
- Allow meal prep to cool down for 15-20 minutes before placing lids.
- Stored in the fridge, this meal prep lasts 4 days; in the freezer, 4 months.
- If frozen, thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- Microwave is recommended for reheating.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwOhjPSIKNU&list=PL4HFljy9vb31N_9Tf8YfXn5uefG4SPGng&index=2&t=18s
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/93aeb7fa-5c99-402b-84c3-c0d1e6e3d6d5
- Extracted: 2026-04-14

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