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Spicy Yogurt Marinated Chicken with Dill Feta Cream & Crispy Baby Potatoes

Spicy Yogurt Marinated Chicken with Dill Feta Cream & Crispy Baby Potatoes

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Bring bold flavor to your dinner table with this Spicy Yogurt Marinated Chicken with Dill Feta Cream & Crispy Baby Potatoes. Juicy chicken is tenderized in a tangy yogurt marinade, roasted baby potatoes provide golden crispness, and a creamy dill feta sauce ties everything together. This easy recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a flavorful weekend meal, giving you a healthy, balanced option that feels indulgent. Packed with protein, spices, and fresh herbs, it’s one of those easy recipes that fits into your dinner ideas, breakfast-for-dinner fun, or even as part of a healthy snack board.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet or grill pan
  • Oven
  • Blender or Food Processor

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1.5 lbs baby potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese
  • 0.5 cup sour cream or fresh cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, and chili flakes. Coat the chicken in the marinade and let rest for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  • Parboil baby potatoes until just tender. Drain and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 425°F until golden and crispy.
  • Heat a skillet or grill pan and sear the chicken until browned on the outside and cooked through.
  • Blend feta, sour cream, dill, and garlic until creamy. Season to taste.
  • Plate the chicken with crispy potatoes, drizzle dill feta cream over the top, and garnish with fresh dill.

Notes

Marinate overnight for best flavor. Toss potatoes halfway through roasting for extra crispiness.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 46gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 620mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 12mg
Keyword chicken recipe, crispy potatoes, Easy dinner, healthy recipe, yogurt marinade
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