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Crispy Garlic-Parmesan Chicken with Sautéed Green Beans and Herb-Infused Baby Potatoes
A delightful air-fried dinner featuring succulent garlic-parmesan chicken paired with vibrant green beans and seasoned baby potatoes, all perfectly cooked in a fraction of the time.
Estimated. Worked out from the ingredients using the UK food composition tables, so treat it as a guide rather than a measurement. A typical recipe lands within about a quarter of the true figure. Makes about 3.
Ingredients
- 500g chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 300g baby potatoes, halved
- 250g green beans, trimmed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Cooking Steps
Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F).
In a mixing bowl, combine chicken breast, olive oil, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken evenly and set aside.
Place the halved baby potatoes in the air fryer basket. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, and toss to coat.
Air fry the baby potatoes at 200°C (400°F) for 10 minutes. Shake the basket halfway through for even cooking.
After 10 minutes, add the seasoned chicken breast on top of the potatoes in the air fryer basket.
Air fry the chicken and potatoes together for an additional 12 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through cooking.
In the last 3 minutes, add the green beans on top of the chicken and potatoes and continue air frying until everything is tender and cooked through.
Remove the basket and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Drizzle the lemon juice and sprinkle the lemon zest on the chicken before serving.
Optional Enhancements
- Switch chicken for turkey breast or tofu for a vegetarian option
- Use asparagus or broccoli instead of green beans
- Replace baby potatoes with sweet potatoes for a different flavor
Plant & Growing Tips
Garlic
- Plant individual cloves, pointed end up, in well-drained soil in late fall or very early spring.
- Ensure full sun exposure and consistent moisture during the growing season, but reduce watering as harvest approaches.
- Space cloves about 4-6 inches apart and 2 inches deep for proper bulb development.
Potatoes
- Plant certified seed potatoes in early spring after the last frost, in loose, well-drained soil.
- As plants grow, 'hill' soil around the stems to cover tubers and prevent them from turning green.
- Provide consistent moisture, especially during flowering and tuber formation, but avoid waterlogging.
Green Beans
- Direct sow seeds after all danger of frost has passed and soil temperatures are consistently warm.
- Plant in full sun with well-drained soil, and for pole varieties, provide a trellis or support system.
- Water regularly, especially during flowering and pod development, to ensure a good yield.
Lemon
- Grow lemon trees in containers in most regions, bringing them indoors when temperatures drop below freezing.
- Provide at least 8 hours of direct sunlight daily and use a well-draining citrus potting mix.
- Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry, but do not let the plant sit in standing water.
Natural Pest Control
- Inspect green bean plants regularly for aphids and spray them off with a strong stream of water.
- Hand-pick Colorado potato beetles and their larvae from potato plants to prevent defoliation.
- Use horticultural oil or neem oil to control scale insects and mites on lemon trees.
- Plant marigolds near green beans to deter bean beetles and other pests.
Harvest
Garlic
- Harvest when the lower third to half of the leaves have turned yellow and started to dry, usually in mid-summer.
- Gently loosen the soil and pull up the bulbs, then cure them in a warm, dry, shaded area for 2-4 weeks.
- Leaving garlic in the ground too long can cause the wrappers to split and reduce storage life.
Potatoes
- For 'baby' potatoes, gently dig around the plant about 2-3 weeks after flowering, taking only a few small tubers.
- For mature potatoes, wait until the foliage has completely died back, then dig carefully to avoid damaging tubers.
- Cure mature potatoes in a cool, dark, humid place for 1-2 weeks before storing them in a cool, dark, well-ventilated area.
Green Beans
- Pick pods when they are young, tender, and snap easily, typically before the seeds inside begin to swell.
- Harvest frequently to encourage continuous production throughout the growing season.
- If left on the vine too long, beans become tough, stringy, and less flavorful.
Lemon
- Harvest lemons when they are fully yellow, firm, and feel heavy for their size.
- Gently twist or snip the fruit from the branch, being careful not to damage the stem.
- Lemons can often stay on the tree for several weeks or months after ripening, improving in flavor.
Storing & Freezing
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer for best results.
