Niçoise-style Chicken Salad with Roast Potatoes, Green Beans & Kalamata Olives

Serving size

High protein 8 plants Low sat fat

Niçoise-style Chicken Salad with Roast Potatoes, Green Beans & Kalamata Olives

Prep time: 15 mins
Total time: 30 mins
Cuisine: European
Food group: Poultry

Say bonjour to flavours straight from the South of France: plump olives, crisp leaves and tender green beans. We’ve paired them with juicy British free-range chicken and roast baby potatoes in this fresh and satisfying salad.

Cooking Instructions

The protein cooking time listed in this recipe has been updated.

As of December 2025, we've revised cooking times for all our proteins to reflect improved food safety guidance.

Check out the latest recommended times in our Cooking Guidelines.

Before you start

  • Preheat the oven to 240C / fan 220C / gas mark 9
  • Line a baking tray with parchment paper
  • Pull out a medium lidded frying pan & a large bowl

Roast the potatoes

  • Halve the potatoes (quarter and large ones), then add to the lined baking tray. Toss with half the oregano, 1/2 tsp oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Roast for 25-30 mins, until soft and golden

Start the salad

  • Meanwhile, thinly slice the shallot. Halve the tomatoes (quarter any large ones). Thinly slice the olives
  • Add the shallot to the large bowl with the vinegar, 1/2 tsp olive oil and a pinch of salt. Set aside to pickle

Fry the chicken & finish the prep

  • Heat the medium frying pan with 1/2 tsp oil on medium-high heat. Once hot, lay the chicken thighs flat into the pan and cook for 4 mins per side. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the chicken to potato tray, sprinkle with the remaining oregano and bake for 11 mins, until cooked through
  • Meanwhile, trim and cut the green beans into thirds

Time for beans

  • Reheat the medium frying pan with 1/2 tsp oil on medium-high heat. Once hot, add the green beans and cook for 3-4 mins, until starting to char. Add 1 tbsp water (1/2 tbsp for 1 person), cover with the lid and steam for 2-3 mins, until softened. Season with salt and pepper. Allow to cool slightly

Final steps & plate up

  • Check your chicken is cooked through by inserting a skewer into the thickest part of the meat; the juices should run clear
  • When everything's ready, thinly slice the chicken
  • Add the potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, olives, salad leaves and chicken to the large bowl along with the maple mustard dressing. Toss to combine and season to taste
  • Share the salad between bowls, sprinkled with the sunflower seeds to finish

Getting hungry?

Healthy, chef designed meal kits to cook at home.

Choose your recipes

Looking for more recipe inspiration?

Subscribe to our newsletter and get delicious seasonal inspiration and recipes, plus 25% off your first 4 boxes with us!

By signing up to our mailing list you agree to the terms of our Privacy Policy.

Mindful Chef

Take a seat at our table.

Food is personal at Mindful Chef. We use cookies and similar technologies to tailor recipes and content to your tastes, just like our delicious weekly menus. We also use this tech to enhance your experience and help our website run smoothly.

You're in charge - accept or reject nonessential cookies, and feel free to change your preferences at any time.

Cookie Policy

Making changes?

Are you sure you want to continue?