🌶️ Bold, fiery, and packed with Mediterranean flavor, this Spicy Greek Chicken & Potatoes with Creamy Harissa Feta Sauce is a zesty, comforting dish. Crispy Greek-spiced chicken thighs pair perfectly with spicy harissa-roasted potatoes and fragrant lemon rice, all tied together by a creamy, tangy whipped feta and harissa yogurt sauce. 🍋✨
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🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
🍗 Greek-Spiced Chicken Thighs
• 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🥔 Spicy Harissa-Roasted Potatoes
• 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp harissa paste 🌶️
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🍚 Greek Lemon Rice
• 1½ cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp lemon zest 🍋
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🥣 Whipped Feta & Harissa Sauce
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 tbsp harissa paste 🌶️
• 1 tsp lemon juice 🍋
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Water (to thin if needed)
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🔥 Instructions
1. Cook the Chicken
• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• In a bowl, combine olive oil, oregano, paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper.
• Coat chicken thighs in the spice mixture.
• Place the thighs on a baking sheet or in an oven-safe skillet and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until crispy and cooked through.
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2. Prepare the Potatoes
• Toss diced potatoes with olive oil, harissa, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
• Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
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3. Cook the Lemon Rice
• Fluff warm cooked rice with olive oil, lemon zest, parsley, and a pinch of salt.
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4. Make the Whipped Feta Sauce
• In a blender or food processor, combine Greek yogurt, feta, harissa paste, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
• Blend until smooth.
• Add water a teaspoon at a time until the sauce reaches a creamy, drizzleable consistency.
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5. Assemble the Plate
• Arrange crispy chicken thighs alongside harissa-roasted potatoes and lemon rice.
• Drizzle generously with the whipped feta and harissa sauce.
• Garnish with fresh parsley or a sprinkle of lemon zest for added brightness.
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✨ A bold, creamy dish with a spicy kick and a tangy finish.
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