Seared Chicken & Rainbow Veggie Fries
with Tomato & Parmesan Salad
- Eggs
- Milk
In this bright and tasty (and carb conscious!) dinner, succulent chicken thigh gets an extra boost of flavour from our Nan's special seasoning. Serve with veggie fries and a slightly sweet and peppery salad, plus a dollop of mandatory mustard mayo for dipping. *This recipe is under 650kcal per serving and under 30g carbohydrates per serving.*
Ingredients
2
Carrot
330 g
Chicken Thigh
1 packet
Mayonnaise
(Contains: Eggs;)
1 packet
Mixed Salad Leaves
1 sachet
Nan's Special Seasoning
1 packet
Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk;)
1 packet
Snacking Tomatoes
1
Zucchini
Cooking Steps
• Preheat oven to 240°C/220°C fan-forced. • Cut carrot and zucchini into fries. • Place veggie fries on a lined oven tray. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. • Bake until tender, 20-25 minutes.
TIP: If your oven tray is crowded, divide between the fries two trays.
• In a medium bowl, combine Nan's special seasoning and a drizzle of olive oil. Add chicken thigh and toss to coat. • In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through (when no longer pink inside), 10-14 minutes. Transfer to a plate to rest.
TIP: The spice blend may char slightly in the pan, this adds to the flavour Little cooks: Take charge by combining the chicken with the seasoning!
• While the chicken is cooking, halve snacking tomatoes. • In a large bowl, combine a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Season, then add mixed salad leaves, tomato and Parmesan cheese. Toss to coat. Little cooks: Take the lead by tossing the salad!
• Slice the seared chicken. • Divide chicken, rainbow fries and pear and Parmesan salad between plates. Spoon any resting juices over chicken to serve. Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the tasty chicken seasoning, though some found the overall dish a bit mild. Adding extra herbs or spices could boost flavour.
- Ease of prep: Quick and simple to prepare, with veggie fries being a popular, easy-to-make side dish that customers have recreated.
- Suggestions: For crispier veggie fries, use an air fryer or separate trays for carrots and zucchini. Consider flattening chicken thighs for faster, more even cooking.
- Portions: Some felt the chicken serving was small compared to the vegetables. Adding more protein or vegetables could balance the meal.
- Leftovers: The dish works well for office lunches, with the veggie fries being a versatile addition to salads.
