A dinner that doesn’t require your entire spice cabinet
A dinner that doesn’t require your entire spice cabinet is a easy American recipe that serves 4. 420 calories per serving. Recipe by Sara - Nutrient Matters on YouTube.
Prep: 55 min | Cook: 35 min | Total: 1 hr 45 min
Cost: $9.65 total, $2.41 per serving
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken Thighs (bone‑in, skin‑on; trimmed)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika (sweet smoked variety)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced; one clove for potatoes, two for chicken)
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra‑virgin; 1 tbsp for chicken, 2 tbsp for potatoes)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (kosher or sea salt)
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 pounds Yellow Potatoes (peeled and cut into 1‑inch cubes)
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme (leaves only, chopped)
- 2 cups Broccoli Florets (cut into bite‑size pieces)
Instructions
Season the Chicken
In a mixing bowl combine lemon juice, smoked paprika, minced garlic, olive oil, salt and black pepper. Add the chicken thighs and massage the mixture into the meat until fully coated.
Time: PT10M
Marinate
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight for deeper flavor.
Time: PT30M
Prepare the Potatoes
Peel the yellow potatoes and cut them into 1‑inch cubes. Toss the cubes with the remaining olive oil, minced garlic, a pinch of salt and the fresh thyme.
Time: PT10M
Preheat the Air Fryer
Set the air fryer to 200°C (400°F) and let it preheat for about 5 minutes.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: 200°C
Load the Basket
Place the seasoned potatoes in the bottom of the air‑fryer basket. Lay the marinated chicken thighs on top, skin side down.
Time: PT5M
Air Fry – First Phase
Cook at 200°C for 20 minutes without opening the basket.
Time: PT20M
Temperature: 200°C
Flip and Finish
Using tongs, flip the chicken thighs so the skin is now facing up. Continue cooking for another 10 minutes, or until the skin is golden‑brown and crispy.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: 200°C
Steam the Broccoli
While the chicken finishes, bring a small pot of water to a boil, place the broccoli in a steamer insert, cover, and steam for 5 minutes until bright green and tender‑crisp.
Time: PT5M
Rest and Serve
Remove the chicken, potatoes, and broccoli from the air fryer. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 30 g
- Carbohydrates
- 30 g
- Fat
- 20 g
- Fiber
- 5 g
Dietary info: High protein, Gluten‑free, Low‑carb, Nut‑free
Allergens: None
Last updated: April 18, 2026






