Description
A delightful dish combining savory chicken with tender potatoes, flavored with lemon and balsamic vinegar, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound baby potatoes (halved)
- 4 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped oregano
- 2 teaspoons smoked or regular paprika
- 6 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 shallot, chopped
- Chili flakes (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup mixed chopped fresh herbs: dill, basil, or thyme
- 2 tablespoons sliced pepperoncini
- 1 cup green olives, torn
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 cup Tzatziki sauce
- 6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425° F (220° C).
- On a large baking sheet, toss the halved baby potatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil with the chicken, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, fresh oregano, paprika, chopped garlic, shallot, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Mix until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Nestle the chicken around the potatoes on the baking sheet. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165° F (75° C).
- While the chicken and potatoes are baking, prepare the herby olive mixture. In a bowl, combine the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil, lemon juice, mixed herbs, sliced pepperoncini, torn olives, and sesame seeds. Mix until well combined.
- Remove the chicken from the oven once it’s done. Spoon the herby olive mixture over the chicken and potatoes. Serve with the Tzatziki sauce mixed with crumbled feta cheese on the side. Enjoy!
Notes
Marinate the chicken for enhanced flavor. Slice the potatoes evenly for uniform cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg