Zesty Herb and Garlic Air Fryer Chicken Sausage Roast
Savory sliced chicken sausage and crisp green vegetables tossed in minced garlic, chili flakes, and dried oregano, finished with fresh lemon zest. A fast, high-protein UK weeknight dinner with vibrant flavor.
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becky + Lila
Becky created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C)…
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Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C)…
Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
Allow: 3 minutes
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Slice chicken sausage into 1/2 inch (1
Slice chicken sausage into 1/2 inch (1.2cm) thick rounds.
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Slice carrot into thin half-moons so it…
Slice carrot into thin half-moons so it cooks evenly.
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Trim green beans and sugar snap peas
Trim green beans and sugar snap peas, then chop kale into bite-sized pieces.
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Finely mince garlic cloves
Finely mince garlic cloves.
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Whisk together olive oil
In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes.
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Add the sliced chicken sausage
Add the sliced chicken sausage, carrot, green beans, sugar snap peas, and kale to the bowl; toss until everything is thoroughly coated in the garlic herb oil.
Look for: everything is thoroughly coated in the garlic herb oil
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Transfer the mixture into the air fryer…
Transfer the mixture into the air fryer basket in a single, even layer.
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Air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 10…
Air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the sausage edges are golden brown and the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Look for: the sausage edges are golden brown and the vegetables are tender-crisp
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Thinly slice spring onion and finely grate…
Thinly slice spring onion and finely grate lemon zest.
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Transfer the hot roast to a serving…
Transfer the hot roast to a serving plate, scatter spring onion and lemon zest over top, and serve warm.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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