Lemon Garlic Chicken

PREP

20 mins

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COOK

25 mins

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SERVES

5

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DIFFICULTY

Easy

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Chef Jack Ovens
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Updated May 2026

Five meals, 44g of protein per serve and two things cooking at the same time — chicken in the oven, potatoes in the air fryer, both done in 25 minutes. This is meal prep that respects your time without cutting corners on flavour.

The chicken gets coated in smoked paprika, oregano, garlic powder, grated fresh garlic, lemon zest and lemon juice before going into the oven — it comes out juicy, deeply flavoured and gets sliced and tossed through its own tray juices before portioning. The potatoes hit the air fryer with paprika and garlic powder and come out golden and crisp on the outside with a fluffy centre.

Simple ingredients, two cooking methods running in parallel and a result that holds up well for four days in the fridge. Finish with parsley and a hit of sriracha when serving.

Lemon Garlic Chicken

CHICKEN · MEAL PREP · EASY

Prep Time
20 mins
🔥
Cook Time
25 mins
⏱️
Total Time
45 mins
🍽️
Servings
5
📊
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
Servings
5
Chicken
1kg (2.2lb) Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
1 Tbsp (15ml) Olive Oil
2 tsp (4g) Smoked Paprika
1 tsp (1g) Dried Oregano
1½ tsp (4g) Garlic Powder
2 Garlic Cloves, Grated
Zest of 1 Lemon
1½ Tbsp (22ml) Lemon Juice
Salt & Pepper
Crispy Potatoes
950g (2.1lb) Baby Potatoes, Cut into 2–3cm Pieces
1 Tbsp (15ml) Olive Oil
2½ tsp (5g) Smoked Paprika
¾ tsp (2g) Garlic Powder
Salt & Pepper
To Serve
Sriracha
Flat-Leaf Parsley, Finely Chopped
Method
1
Preheat oven to 210°C (410°F) fan-forced and air fryer to 200°C (390°F).
2
Season the chicken with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, oregano and garlic powder. Add grated garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice and olive oil. Mix thoroughly until evenly coated.
3
Place potatoes in a bowl, season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika and garlic powder. Add olive oil and toss to coat.
4
Spread potatoes into the air fryer basket and cook for 20–25 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and crisp. At the same time, place chicken onto a lined tray and cook in the oven for 20–25 minutes until cooked through.
5
Remove chicken and rest for 5 minutes. Slice into bite-sized pieces and toss through the tray juices.
6
Divide potatoes evenly across 5 containers, top with sliced chicken and finish with parsley. Serve with sriracha on the side or drizzled over just before eating.
Storage & Reheating
Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Microwave until hot. Reheat potatoes in the air fryer at 180°C for 5 minutes to bring back the crispiness.
447
Calories
44g
Protein
14g
Fat
36g
Carbs
5g
Fibre
204mg
Sodium
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