Mediterranean Air-Fried Chicken with Roasted Vegetables and Lemon Vinaigrette
Abigail Zysk (@poultryraptor)A flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring air-fried chicken thighs and roasted vegetables, served over couscous with a tangy lemon vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2lbchicken thighs
- 1red onion
- 1bell pepper
- 1zucchini
- 1cupof couscous (if gluten-free sub rice)
Marinade
- 4tbspolive oil
- 2piecelemon zest
- 2piecelemon juice
- 4clovegarlic
- 4tbsppaprika
- 1tspsalt
- 1tsppepper
- 1/2tspred pepper flakes
Dressing
- 1/3cupapple cider vinegar
- 2tbspolive oil
- 1pieceroasted lemon juice
- 1dashsalt
- 1dashpepper
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh Parsley
- Feta Cheese
How to make Mediterranean Air-Fried Chicken with Roasted Vegetables and Lemon Vinaigrette
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Cut the red onion, bell peppers, and zucchini into bite-sized pieces.
Marinating
Mix olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to make the marinade.
Divide the marinade in half. Use one half to marinate the chicken thighs and the other half for the vegetables.
Cooking
Air fry the marinated chicken thighs at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 6 minutes on each side.
Roast the marinated vegetables and lemon in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30 minutes. It doesn't have to be 30 minutes; if they don't look done enough, cook longer. It is all dependent on the pan size and how tightly packed the veggies are together.
Cook couscous per package instructions. This usually includes toasting in a pan with olive oil for a minute or two and then adding boiling water. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook on low for 15-20 minutes until water is absorbed.
Make Vinaigrette
Once veggies are done squeeze out the roasted lemon and mix with the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Adjust to taste if necessary. I love vinegar which is why there is more vinegar than oil. vinegarette
Assemble your bowl
Add couscous to a bowl, and top with chicken and vegetables. Pour over vinaigrette. Top with feta cheese and parsley if desired!
Add couscous to a bowl
Tips & Tricks
Ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the marinade for maximum flavor.
Roasting the lemon enhances its flavor, making the vinaigrette more aromatic.
You can cook the chicken in the pan with the veggies. I have found that this increases cooking time, and I personally think it does, but it would be a fine alternative if you don't have an air fryer.
Abigail Zysk
(@poultryraptor)
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