Tom Kerridge, the Michelin-starred chef and star of The Great British Menu, has unveiled one of his favorite simple family meals that proves healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated. Speaking to Men’s Health Magazine, the 52-year-old revealed his go-to weeknight dish: just three ingredients—new potatoes, chicken pieces, and broccoli—cooked conveniently in an air fryer.
Reflecting on family meals, the Gloucestershire-born chef said, “There may be one evening a week that I’m back in time to do tea for my son. It’s very simple, something like new potatoes, chicken pieces and broccoli roasted in the air fryer.”
Kerridge emphasizes the importance of introducing uncomplicated meals at home: “My son can’t just grow up learning about Peruvian cuisine or complex cooking methods all the time. Sometimes, simple meals are best.”
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Each ingredient in this dish packs a powerful nutritional punch. Leaving the skins on new potatoes preserves valuable fiber and key minerals like potassium, magnesium, zinc, and iron. Chicken offers a high-quality protein source, helping with fullness and providing essential B vitamins such as niacin (B3), B6, and B12. It’s also rich in minerals like selenium, phosphorus, and zinc.
Broccoli stands out as a renowned superfood, loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. Its health benefits are well documented: reducing inflammation, supporting immune function, stabilizing blood sugar, and notably, lowering cholesterol levels. Studies published in Nutrition Research and other journals show that regular broccoli consumption may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by managing total cholesterol.
Kerridge’s approach to food is holistic. After his remarkable 12-stone weight loss journey, he follows a balanced diet filled with wholesome foods and complements it with consistent exercise—from swimming to gym workouts. He admits that his busy and sometimes “chaotic” schedule forces him to adapt, sometimes grabbing quick snacks like pork scratchings with water on the go.
He attributes much of his success to a “dopamine diet”—focused on lower carbs, higher protein, and quality fruits and vegetables that boost mood alongside physical health.
Above all, Kerridge champions eating “proper food”: “Not ultra-processed, the highest quality that you can afford. Eat vegetables and eat protein, and cook them nicely. That’s the best way—a balanced, complete diet using proper produce.”
His simple air-fried meal serves as a testament to this philosophy, making nutritious, tasty food accessible for busy families everywhere.