Description
Ready to shake up your dinner routine? This Spicy Yogurt Marinated Chicken with Dill Feta Cream & Crispy Baby Potatoes is a bold and satisfying dish that’s perfect for easy dinners, dinner ideas, or impressing guests. Juicy chicken thighs soak up a spicy, tangy yogurt marinade, paired with crispy roasted baby potatoes and a rich dill feta cream that cools everything down just right. It’s a balanced, flavor-packed, one-pan meal that’s as comforting as it is fresh — perfect for anyone looking for a quick dinner, a healthy protein option, or new food ideas.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves grated
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
0.5 teaspoon chili flakes
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 0.5 lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
500 grams baby potatoes halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh chopped parsley or dill for garnish (optional)
0.5 cup Greek yogurt
0.33 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional)
1 garlic clove minced
2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
Juice of 0.5 lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, chili flakes, lemon zest and juice, salt, and pepper.
2. Add chicken thighs and coat well. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
3. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
4. Toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Spread on a sheet pan, cut-side down.
5. Roast potatoes for 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
6. In a bowl or food processor, blend Greek yogurt, feta, mayo, garlic, dill, and lemon juice until creamy. Season with salt and pepper. Chill until ready to use.
7. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, oil lightly, and sear chicken thighs 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through and charred.
8. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing or serving.
9. Serve the crispy potatoes with chicken, top with dill feta cream, and garnish with herbs if desired.
Notes
Marinate longer for deeper flavor—overnight is best if you have time.
Let chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
Make extra dill feta cream—it’s great on everything from veggies to wraps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with potatoes and sauce
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: quick dinner, spicy chicken, easy dinner ideas, healthy meal, dill feta sauce