Description
A tantalizing dish featuring tender chicken thighs marinated in a creamy yogurt mixture with zesty lemon and chili flakes, served alongside crispy baby potatoes and a luxurious dill feta cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat recommended)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh preferred)
- 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked paprika recommended)
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes (halved)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup feta cheese (block feta, not pre-crumbled)
- 1/4 cup fresh dill (chopped)
- 1/3 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (for the sauce)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for the sauce)
- 1 tablespoon water or olive oil (for blending, adjust as needed)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken thighs, massaging the marinade into every piece, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the Baby Potatoes: Toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Place cut-side down and roast for 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until charred and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Prepare the Dill Feta Cream: In a blender, combine feta cheese, fresh dill, sour cream, lemon juice, and water or olive oil, blending until smooth.
- Serve: Plate the seared chicken with crispy potatoes, drizzling the dill feta cream over the top. Enjoy!
Notes
Marinate chicken overnight for the best flavor. Halving the baby potatoes ensures even cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg