Enjoy succulent roasted chicken thighs infused with a zesty Greek herb sauce. Perfectly seasoned and easy to prepare, this dish is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
1565 kcal
/serving
45 mins
Serves
4
Easy
Mediterranean
Gluten Free
Ingredients
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '12 chicken thighs, bone-in, with or without skin'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': 'juice of 1 lemon'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '60ml olive oil'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': 'salt and pepper'}
- {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '500ml natural Greek yogurt'}
- {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '4-6 spring onions, finely chopped'}
- {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 green chilli, de-seeded and finely chopped'}
- {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 clove garlic, minced'}
- {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1/2 cucumber, peeled and finely diced'}
- {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '3 tbsp chopped fresh coriander'}
- {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '3 tbsp chopped fresh mint'}
- {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp chopped fresh dill'}
- {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': 'salt and pepper, to taste'}
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F (200°C)).
- In a shallow roasting tin, arrange the chicken thighs skin-side up.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
Cooking
- Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 45 minutes until the skin is golden and the meat is cooked through.
- Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by combining Greek yogurt, finely chopped spring onions, de-seeded chilli, minced garlic, diced cucumber, and most of the chopped herbs in a bowl.
- Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Plating & Serving
- Transfer the roasted chicken to a serving dish.
- Serve the Greek herb sauce in a separate bowl, garnished with the reserved herbs.
- Offer baked potatoes on the side for a complete meal.
Notes
For a more intense flavour, marinate the chicken in lemon juice and olive oil for a few hours before roasting. The sauce can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Suggested Sides
baked potatoes
Nutrition per Serving
1565
Calories
108.2g
Protein
92% DV
14.5g
Carbs
5% DV
118.2g
Fat
151% DV
2.4g
Fiber
6% DV
7.2g
Sugars
1955mg
Sodium
130% DV
588mg
Cholesterol
167% DV
| Diet Type | Low Carb |
| Health Labels | Sugar Conscious Keto Friendly Mediterranean Gluten Free Wheat Free Egg Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free No Sugar Added Sulphite Free |
* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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