Description
A velvety Greek chicken casserole replete with creamy yogurt sauce, oregano, lemon, and fresh tomatoes—simple yet unforgettable flavors for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 lemon (juice and zest)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Whole red onion (sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- Fresh basil leaves
- Olive oil
- Smoked paprika
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a baking dish.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and olive oil.
- Place chicken in dish and roast for 25 minutes, then flip and add crushed red pepper flakes.
- Whisk yogurt, tahini, lemon juice and zest, garlic, oregano, and apple cider vinegar together.
- After 30 minutes, remove chicken from oven, pour yogurt sauce over, top with onions and tomatoes.
- Re‑bake 10–12 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and tomatoes blister.
- Rest 5 minutes, garnish with basil, serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek