Roasted Niçoise Chicken Bowl with New Potatoes

Roasted Niçoise Chicken Bowl with New Potatoes

Prep: 20 min • Cook: 35 min. A hearty warm bowl featuring roasted chicken, tender new potatoes, blanched green beans, cherry tomatoes, olives, and a tangy caper-Dijon dressing, inspired by the classic French salad Niçoise, making it a satisfying and complete meal.

Preparation time
20 min
Cooking time
35 min
Total time
55 min
Servings
4

Instructions

Prepare Roasting Ingredients

  1. 1Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. 2On a large baking sheet, toss chicken thighs and new potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper. Arrange in a single layer.

Roast Chicken and Potatoes

  1. 1Roast for 20 minutes. While roasting, blanch green beans.
  2. 2Remove baking sheet from oven. Add in the blanched green beans, cherry tomatoes, and Niçoise olives to the baking sheet with the chicken and potatoes. Toss gently.
  3. 3Return to oven and roast for another 10-15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C) and vegetables are tender.

Make Dressing

  1. 1While the chicken and vegetables are roasting, whisk together Dijon mustard, capers, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper in a small bowl.
  2. 2Slowly drizzle in 0.25 cup olive oil while continuing to whisk until the dressing is emulsified.

Assemble and Serve

  1. 1Once roasted, transfer the chicken and vegetables to serving bowls.
  2. 2Drizzle generously with the caper-Dijon dressing. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
  3. 3Serve warm.

Nutrition Information

Calories
551 kcal
Protein
35 g
Fat
31 g
Carbs
36 g
NutrientPer serving
Calories551 kcal
Protein35 g
Fat31 g
Carbs36 g

Tips

  • Blanch green beans in boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes, then immediately transfer to an ice bath
  • For crispier chicken skin, pat the chicken thighs very dry with paper towels before seasoning and ro
  • This dish is also excellent served at room temperature, making it a great option for meal prep or pi

By Chef Michael Ilin