Name: Crispy Tandoori Chicken and Chips Meal Prep
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 52 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1100 g Boneless skinless chicken thighs (trim excess fat); 2 tsp Tandoori masala (includes salt); 1 tsp Black pepper; 2 tsp Smoked paprika; 2 tsp Garlic powder; 1.5 tsp Ground cumin; 1.5 tsp Ground coriander; 4 tsp Olive oil; 80 g Fat-free yogurt; 0.75 lemon Lemon juice; 1100 g White or yellow potatoes, cut into fries; 1.5 tsp Black pepper; 1.5 tsp Garlic powder; Avocado oil spray (for coating); Salt (to taste after cooking); 350 g Green cabbage, thinly sliced (adjust between 300 to 400 g); 250 g Carrots, grated; 150 g Red onion, thinly sliced; 2 tsp Fresh coriander, finely chopped (up to 3 tsp); 0.5 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Black pepper; 100 g Fat-free yogurt; 80 g Light mayo; 20 g Honey; 0.75 lemon Lemon juice

Crispy Tandoori Chicken and Chips

Crispy tandoori chicken and chips is a meal prep-friendly combo of spiced, juicy chicken thighs, salt-and-pepper fries, and a creamy coleslaw that stays fresh.

Why This Recipe Works

The yogurt and spice blend tenderize the chicken while helping it brown. Cooking the fries without salt keeps them dry and crisp, and salting after cooking locks in texture. The coleslaw provides a cool, creamy contrast to the warm chicken and fries.

Ingredients Overview

Tandoori masala, paprika, cumin, and coriander create a layered spice profile without being overly hot. Yogurt adds tang to both the chicken and the slaw, while lemon juice keeps everything bright.

How to Make It

Season the chicken and cook until deeply browned. Air fry the fries in batches for even crisping. Mix the slaw and keep it chilled, then reheat chicken and fries in the air fryer just before eating.

Tips and Storage

Store the coleslaw separately to keep it crisp. Reheat chicken and fries at 190 C in the air fryer for about 5 minutes.

Meal Prep Notes

This recipe works best when you cool the chicken and fries before closing the containers, which helps prevent trapped steam from softening the crisp edges. Pack the coleslaw in a separate compartment or small tub so it stays crunchy and fresh until you are ready to eat.

Best Ways to Serve

For a balanced meal prep box, aim for a generous portion of chicken, a moderate handful of fries, and plenty of slaw for freshness and fiber. Add lemon wedges or a spoon of yogurt mixed with extra tandoori masala if you want a brighter, creamier finish without making the fries soggy.

Reheat and Texture Tips

If reheating from cold, warm the chicken and fries first, then add the slaw just before serving. An air fryer gives the best texture, but a hot oven on a rack also works well when you need to reheat several portions at once.