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Loaded BBQ Chicken Potatoes

Crisp seasoned potatoes are coated with glazed barbecue chicken and topped with melted mozzarella.

Chef Jack Ovens

Crisp seasoned potatoes are coated with glazed barbecue chicken and topped with melted mozzarella.

15 min
Prep time
22 min
Cook time
37 min
Total time
5 meal-prep portions
Yield

Ingredients

21 ingredients
  • SEASONED POTATOES
  • 900 g all-rounder potatoes, washed and diced
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 1/2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Ground black pepper, to taste
  • BBQ CHICKEN
  • 900 g boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
  • 6 garlic cloves, finely grated
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 1/2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
  • 125 g barbecue sauce, plus more optionally to serve
  • Salt, to taste
  • Ground black pepper, to taste
  • TO FINISH
  • 150 g mozzarella cheese, grated
  • Flat-leaf parsley, optional

Method

10 steps
  1. Wash the potatoes and dice into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a bowl, add potatoes, 1 teaspoon each of onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, dried thyme, 1.5 tbsp olive oil, salt, and cracked black pepper. Mix to coat all pieces.
  3. Cook the potatoes in an air fryer at 200°C for about 22 minutes, or in an oven as per detailed instructions.
  4. Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
  5. In a bowl, add chicken, 6 grated garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon each of onion powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and cracked black pepper. Mix to coat.
  6. Heat 30 ml olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes until just cooked through, then add 125 g barbecue sauce and cook for 1 minute to coat.
  7. Add cooked potatoes to the pan and stir to coat in barbecue sauce.
  8. Grate mozzarella cheese and sprinkle over the chicken and potatoes in the pan.
  9. Cover with a lid and cook over low heat for 1-1.5 minutes until cheese melts.
  10. Serve divided into five portions, optionally topped with remaining mozzarella, barbecue sauce, and parsley.
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Recipe notes

Helpful tips

  • Cut the potatoes into evenly sized pieces so they crisp uniformly.
  • Cook the chicken only until just done before adding the barbecue sauce.
  • Cover the pan briefly to melt the mozzarella without overcooking the chicken.

Equipment

  • Air fryer or oven
  • Large frying pan with lid
  • Mixing bowls
  • Box grater

Storage

Cool leftovers promptly and refrigerate in covered containers. Reheat thoroughly until piping hot.

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