Did you ever think that meal prep had to be boring? Think again. I’m introducing a recipe that completely changed the way I look at weekly meals: Greek Lemon Chicken with Crispy Potatoes.
This isn’t just another high-protein meal I throw into containers for the week — it’s an explosion of fresh Mediterranean flavors. The creamy lemon and oregano sauce instantly takes me back to summer, to long sunny days, simple ingredients, and food that feels both nourishing and indulgent at the same time.
This isn’t just another high-protein meal I throw into containers for the week — it’s an explosion of fresh Mediterranean flavors. The creamy lemon and oregano sauce instantly takes me back to summer, to long sunny days, simple ingredients, and food that feels both nourishing and indulgent at the same time.
Makes 5 Servings
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
⏱️Cook Time: 30-35 Minutes
Ingredients
For the High Protein Greek Chicken
- 600 g (approx. 1.3 lbs) raw chicken breast, diced (Perdue Fresh Chicken Breast / Tyson All Natural Chicken Breast / UK: Waitrose Essential Chicken Breast Fillets)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon (or more to taste)
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp garlic powder (McCormick Garlic Powder / UK: Schwartz Garlic Granules)
- 1 tbsp dried oregano (Simply Organic Oregano / UK: Bart Oregano)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (California Olive Ranch Extra Virgin Olive Oil / UK: Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
- 100 ml chicken stock (Swanson Chicken Broth / UK: Knorr Chicken Stock Pot)
- 90 g low-fat cream cheese (Philadelphia Light Cream Cheese)
For the Crispy Potatoes
800 g raw potatoes, diced
- 1 tbsp garlic powder (McCormick Garlic Powder)
- 1 tbsp dried oregano (Simply Organic Oregano / Bart Oregano)
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil (California Olive Ranch / Filippo Berio EVOO)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions (Step-by-Step)
1. Potatoes (Air Fryer / Oven)
Dice 800g of potatoes into even cubes.
Season in a bowl with garlic powder (McCormick Garlic Powder), oregano (Simply Organic Oregano / Bart Oregano), salt, pepper, and olive oil (California Olive Ranch Extra Virgin Olive Oil / Filippo Berio EVOO).
Air fry using a Ninja Air Fryer MAX XL (or COSORI Air Fryer Dual Blaze) at 220°C (425°F) for 15–20 minutes, shaking halfway through until golden and crispy.
Oven alternative: bake at 220°C (425°F) for 25–30 minutes.
2. Greek Chicken (Skillet / Air Fryer)
Marinate chicken breast (Perdue / Tyson / Waitrose) with lemon juice, parsley, garlic powder McCormick), oregano (Simply Organic / Bart), and olive oil (California Olive Ranch / Filippo Berio).
Air fryer option: cook in Ninja Air Fryer MAX XL or COSORI Air Fryer for 10–12 minutes at 200°C (400°F).
Skillet option: cook in a Lodge Cast Iron Skillet or T-fal Nonstick Fry Pan for 5–7 minutes until golden.
Creamy Sauce Finish
Add chicken stock (Swanson Chicken Broth / Knorr Stock Pot) and simmer.
Stir in Philadelphia Light Cream Cheese until fully melted into a creamy sauce.
Finish with fresh parsley.
3. Meal Prep Packing
Divide into containers such as:
Are you wondering how many calories are in this delicious meal? (390 Cals | 40g Protein | 38g Carbs | 12g Fat Per Serving) .
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