Mediterranean Roasted Chicken & Olive Parsley Tapenade

This tangy & flavourful Mediterranean Herb Roasted Chicken with Olive & Parsley Tapenade is an easy weeknight meal, sure to please the whole family. Paired with perfectly crispy, healthified air fryer french fries and a simple side salad, this makes for a vibrantly balanced meal.

Quick & Simple | Nutritious & Delicious

Prep Time: 30 min | Cook Time: 30-40 min | Serves 4-6 people

mediterranean Herb Roasted chicken

4-6 chicken breasts
2-3 tbs olive oil
6 garlic cloves (4 for roasting + 2 crushed)
1 lemon, cut in quarters
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbs fresh oregano, chopped
Salt & pepper to taste

Steps

Preheat oven to 425F
Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Place chicken breasts and drizzle with olive oil. Top with 2 cloves of crushed garlic, parsley, oregano, salt & pepper
Arrange the lemon quarters and 4 whole garlic cloves around & in between the chicken breasts
Cook for 30-40 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and lemons are charred

Air fryer crispy french fries

3 large russet potatoes or sweet potatoes, julienned
Olive oil
Paprika, garlic powder, salt & pepper to taste

Steps

Submerge julienned potatoes in large bowl of cold water, let sit for one hour – this removes the starch making them as crispy as possible!
After an hour, remove and pat dry with a clean dish towel, make sure they are very dry!
Preheat air fryer to 375 degrees
In a large bowl, drizzle olive oil over potatoes, toss with paprika, garlic powder, salt & pepper
Arrange fries in air fryer basket & cook as directed

Olive & Parsley Tapenade

1/3 cup of olive oil
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup oregano, chopped
2 tbs apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup pitted green olives, roughly chopped
Juice from 1/2 lemon
Lemon juice from charred lemons – once chicken is done cooking, use the lemon quarters & remove their juice
Roasted garlic gloves – use the oven roasted garlic and roughly chop the cloves
Salt, pepper & red pepper flakes to taste

Steps

Mix all ingredients in a bowl
Place a large spoonful over top each chicken breast
Serve alongside french fries & simple green salad

This dinner is health coach & picky eater approved, it’s always a hit at my family table. The healthified french fries are always a huge success with the kids, I absolutely love my air fryer! Bon appétit from my kitchen to yours! – Your Health Coach, JK

FOOD IS MEDICINE:

PARSLEY: Parsley is an antioxidant-rich herb that can help manage diabetes, boost the immune system, and improve bone health. Parsley is good for maintaining healthy kidneys, heart and brain.
OLIVES: Olives are small fruits that are very high in Vitamin E and other powerful antioxidants. They contain oleic acid, which is linked to decreasing inflammation, blood pressure & cholesterol. Olives are a rich source of iron, copper and calcium. They are the perfect snack or savoury addition to a healthy meal!
POTATOES: They often get a bad reputation thanks to their junk food versions or can also be considered a guilty pleasure food, but that ends now! Just like any tuber, potatoes are a nutrient dense food when cooked in a healthy manner. Air fryers are the perfect way to enjoy potatoes in a healthy form without sacrificing taste. Potatoes are an excellent source of Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, B Vitamins & Fiber. Potatoes are a delicious comfort food that truly nurture a healthy body.