Description
This spicy yogurt marinated chicken with dill feta cream and crispy baby potatoes is a bold, flavorful dinner idea. Perfectly tender chicken thighs are marinated in Greek yogurt, spices, and garlic, then served with golden roasted potatoes and a herby feta sauce. Great for meal prep, weeknight dinners, or entertaining.
Ingredients
1.5 pounds chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
1 cup Greek yogurt
3 garlic cloves, minced
1.5 teaspoons paprika
0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved
0.75 cup feta cheese
0.5 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, garlic, paprika, cayenne, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
2. Add chicken thighs and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour or overnight.
3. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping once.
4. In a hot skillet or grill pan, cook the marinated chicken thighs for 6–8 minutes per side until fully cooked and charred. Alternatively, bake for 20–25 minutes.
5. In a food processor, blend feta cheese, sour cream, dill, and lemon juice until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Plate the chicken with dill feta cream and crispy potatoes. Garnish with fresh dill or lemon zest and serve.
Notes
This dish is excellent for meal prep—store the components separately.
Swap chicken for tofu or paneer to make a vegetarian version.
The dill feta cream can double as a veggie dip or sandwich spread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting, Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (chicken + potatoes + cream)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg