Description
This Spicy Yogurt Marinated Chicken with Dill Feta Cream & Crispy Baby Potatoes is the ultimate balance of bold, creamy, and crispy. Tender, flavor-packed chicken thighs are paired with herby feta cream and golden roasted baby potatoes for a complete, satisfying meal that’s easy enough for weeknights but fancy enough to impress.
Ingredients
0.75 cup plain Greek yogurt
1.5 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for cooking and roasting)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.5 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
0.75 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons mayonnaise or sour cream
1 teaspoon lemon juice (for the sauce)
Optional: 1 teaspoon dried oregano or thyme
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs and coat evenly. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours).
2. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional oregano or thyme. Place cut-side down on a lined baking sheet.
3. Roast potatoes for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
4. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high. Cook the marinated chicken thighs for 4–5 minutes per side until cooked through and nicely browned.
5. While the chicken cooks, prepare the dill feta cream by mixing crumbled feta, dill, mayonnaise or sour cream, lemon juice, and a splash of olive oil. Stir until creamy and smooth.
6. Optional: Thin the sauce with a bit of water or yogurt if needed for drizzling.
7. Plate the crispy potatoes and chicken. Spoon dill feta cream over the chicken and garnish with extra dill.
Notes
For extra crisp potatoes, make sure they are dry before roasting and give them space on the pan.
Use full-fat Greek yogurt and block feta for the richest flavor and texture.
Let the chicken sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before cooking for even searing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasted, Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: spicy yogurt chicken, dill feta sauce, roasted potatoes