Description
Juicy grilled chicken marinated in spiced yogurt, topped with tangy dill feta cream, and served alongside crispy golden baby potatoes. It’s a flavorful, satisfying dinner that’s both comforting and bold—perfect for weeknights or impressing guests.
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds chicken thighs or breasts
¾ cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped pickles or capers (optional)
1 ½ pounds baby potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, chili powder, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
2. Boil baby potatoes in salted water for 10 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and pat dry.
3. Toss the potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
4. Grill or sear chicken on medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked and charred. Let rest before slicing.
5. While chicken cooks, crisp the baby potatoes in a hot skillet or roast under a broiler until golden and crispy, about 10–15 minutes.
6. In a bowl, mash the feta and mix with sour cream, dill, lemon juice, and optional pickles or capers. Stir to a creamy consistency.
7. Serve chicken topped with dill feta cream and crispy potatoes on the side. Garnish with extra dill or lemon zest if desired.
Notes
Use full-fat Greek yogurt for a richer marinade and smoother feta cream.
Resting the grilled chicken for 5 minutes keeps it juicy when sliced.
You can roast the potatoes in the oven at 425°F for 20–25 minutes if you prefer not to pan-fry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilled / Pan-seared
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: yogurt chicken, dill sauce, feta cream, crispy potatoes, easy dinner