Jul 14 2026
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Picnic Box Dinner Recipe

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Time1h
Serves2

Two piece chicken, fries, corn on the cob, and watermelon salad.

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Ingredients

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Chicken

Fries

Corn on the Cob

Watermelon Salad

Method

Chicken Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). In a bowl, mix olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Rub this mixture all over the chicken pieces.

  2. 2

    Bake the Chicken

    Place the chicken on a baking sheet and bake for about 35-40 minutes or until fully cooked and crispy.

Fries Preparation

  1. 3

    Prep the Potatoes

    Cut the potatoes into fries. Toss them in a bowl with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 4

    Bake the Fries

    Spread the fries on a baking sheet and bake in the oven (alongside the chicken) for about 25-30 minutes until golden and crispy.

Corn Preparation

  1. 5

    Cook the Corn

    Boil the corn in salted water for about 5-7 minutes until tender. Drain and spread butter on top with a sprinkle of salt.

Watermelon Salad Preparation

  1. 6

    Make the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine watermelon cubes, feta cheese, and chopped mint leaves. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and toss gently.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve the Dish

    Plate the baked chicken, crispy fries, corn on the cob, and watermelon salad together for a delightful picnic box dinner.

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