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Grilled Chicken with Dill Feta Cream and Baby Potatoes

A simple yet impressive grilled chicken served with a creamy dill feta sauce and crispy baby potatoes, perfect for weeknight dinners and al fresco dining.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Pound them for even cooking.
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt Thicker yogurt is preferable.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Consider using a fresh bottle.
  • 1 Juice of 1 lemon Double up for extra zest.
  • to taste salt and pepper Adjust according to preference.
For the Dill Feta Cream
  • 100 grams feta cheese, crumbled Any variety of feta can be used.
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped Use dried dill if fresh is unavailable.
For the Potatoes
  • 500 grams baby potatoes Little nuggets of happiness.
Optional Garnish
  • to taste extra dill For garnish if desired.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a freezer bag to minimize mess.
  2. In a bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breasts, ensuring they're well coated, and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Boil salted water in a pot and parboil the baby potatoes for about 10 minutes, then drain.
Cooking
  1. Fire up your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
  2. While the chicken is grilling, in a separate bowl, mix the remaining Greek yogurt, crumbled feta, and dill until creamy.
  3. Once the chicken is done, toss the parboiled potatoes on the grill for another 5-8 minutes until golden.
Serving
  1. Serve the grilled chicken topped with dill feta cream alongside the crispy baby potatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 45gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

Notes

Feel free to involve kids in the cooking process, but have snacks ready for distractions. Enjoy this meal al fresco for the best experience.
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