Marinated Chicken

Name: Marinated Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Chicken Thighs skinless 8; Potatoes 1.8 lbs; Natural plain yogurt 0.8 cup; Soy sauce 2.7 tbsp; Lemon juice 1; Garlic 1 clove; Mustard 1.3 tbsp; Paprika 1 spoonful; Rosemary to taste; Extra virgin olive oil 2 spoonfuls; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste

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Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Low
Note + marinating time (30 min.)

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Lulù Gargari

Marinated chicken is the dish that, honestly, brings everyone together around the table. Using chicken thighs as the main cut? Seriously good choice. They give you that extra boost of juicy flavor, especially when you let them hang out in an easy chicken marinade made with yogurt, mustard, soy sauce, and a dash of paprika. Thing is, this combo isn’t stuck in one country’s kitchen. It’s like a fusion—yogurt and soy sauce nodding to different food traditions, while baking keeps it super approachable for any home cook.

What you end up with is meat that stays moist and gets a golden crust after some oven time—pretty much. It fills your kitchen with that warm, herby aroma. And the beauty of this chicken marinade? It’s totally adjustable. Some folks throw in extra spices or let the thighs soak longer for even bolder flavors. I mean, you can really play around to fit your taste.

A plate of baked marinated chicken wouldn’t be complete without oven-roasted potatoes. People often toss them with rosemary, garlic, and some classic spices. Really ties the whole meal together and gives everything a nice crispy edge. This isn’t strictly an Italian tradition, but the use of rosemary and those oven-roasting techniques hint at some inspiration.

Look, the whole thing just works—tender chicken, crispy potatoes, and all the good smells that drift through the house. And it’s right at home on a busy weeknight or a laid-back weekend. Plus, it’s affordable enough to make for a crowd. With all the ways to change up the marinade or seasonings, this dish lets you get creative while still being super easy to pull off.

For fans of flavorful chicken and anyone who loves homemade comfort food, this recipe is really, really good every time. Grab a big serving, share it with friends or family, and enjoy a meal that’s both simple and packed with good stuff. And you know what? Add a fresh salad on the side if you’re feeling fancy! It’s all about enjoying the process and the taste.

How to prepare Marinated Chicken

To prepare marinated chicken, first pour the yogurt into a bowl. Add the mustard 1, soy sauce 2, and lemon juice 3.

Also add half of the paprika 4, salt 5, and pepper 6.

Mix everything together 7 until you get a smooth sauce 8. Spread some sauce on the bottom of a baking dish and add the skinless chicken thighs inside 9.

Pour the remaining sauce on top 10 and cover with plastic wrap 11. Let it marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator. In the meantime, peel the potatoes 12.

Then cut them into large cubes 13 and transfer them to a bowl. Add the rosemary 14 and garlic 15.

Add the remaining paprika 16, salt, pepper 17, and oil 18.

Neatly arrange the chicken and potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper 19. Bake in a preheated static oven at 392°F for 45 minutes, activating the grill for the last 10 minutes for a crispy crust. Remove from the oven 20 and serve your marinated chicken with potatoes immediately 21!