Greek Chicken Thighs and Potatoes with Tzatziki
A complete and aromatic dish ready on a single baking sheet: crispy chicken, golden potatoes, and fresh, creamy tzatziki. Perfect for busy evenings without compromising on flavor!
I love 5-ingredient recipes, but I enjoy them even more when they can be easily prepared on a baking sheet! I highly recommend making some tzatziki to go with it. Looking forward to your feedback!
Tips for perfect results:
- Dry the chicken thoroughly before cooking: this helps to create an ultra-crispy skin.
- Don’t skimp on the lemon and oregano: this duo is the key to Mediterranean flavors.
- Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes before cooking if you have time, for even more flavor.
- Drain the grated cucumber: tzatziki that’s too runny isn’t as creamy.
- Save the cucumber juice: it’s delicious in lemon water or a refreshing mocktail.
- Turn on the broiler for the last two minutes to get even more golden chicken skin.
The tools I recommend:
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the chicken thighs on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with salt on both sides.
In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, oregano, lemon pepper, and garlic powder.
Place the potatoes wedges to the baking sheet around the chicken pieces. Pour the marinade over the chicken and potatoes. Coat all the pieces well and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the chicken is golden brown and the potatoes are tender. You can turn on the broiler for the last 2 minutes for extra crispiness.
While the chicken is cooking in the oven, place a clean dish towel in the bottom of a bowl. Grate the cucumber directly into the bowl and squeeze the pulp by pressing the towel to remove excess water. (Save the juice—it’s delicious in a mocktail.)
Transfer the cucumber pulp in the bowl and add Greek yogurt, garlic, dill, shallot, lemon juice & zest, salt, and black pepper to taste.
Let rest in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving, to allow the flavors to blend well. Serve the chicken thighs piping hot, accompanied by roasted potatoes and a generous spoonful of fresh tzatziki.
*Please note that olive oil and salt are not included in the 5 ingredients.
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