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Simple Dill Chicken with Warm Potato Salad

This simple but delicious dish is perfect for a picnic or backyard barbecue. Fresh dill in both the chicken marinade and the potato salad brings the flavours together.
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 10 min

Ingredients

Dill Chicken

8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 tbsp olive oil
¼ cup white wine vinegar
½ tsp sweet paprika
½ tsp sugar
¼ tsp salt
2 tbsp dill, fresh, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced

Warm Potato Salad

6 cups small potatoes, with skin, diced
2 cloves garlic, whole
1 cup plain yogurt, 2–4% MF
½ cup green onions, chopped
½ tsp sugar
¼ tsp salt
¼ cup dill, fresh, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
¼ cup white wine vinegar

Food Safety

Before you start, wash all surfaces and your hands with soap and warm water, and remember to wash your hands, utensils and cutting boards after they touch raw meat or eggs. Avoid cross-contamination by using a different cutting board for your meat and other ingredients. Make sure you’re cooking to safe temperatures and chilling any leftovers within two hours. For more food safety tips, visit our Food Safety at Home Section.

Steps

  1. Make marinade by combining olive oil, white wine vinegar, paprika, sugar, salt, dill and garlic in a jar with a lid. Shake and pour over chicken pieces in a zip lock bag. Seal bag and carefully flip bag around to distribute marinade. Refrigerate to marinate for 1-2 hours and preferably overnight.

  2. Remove chicken pieces from marinade and set aside. Put marinade in small saucepan and cook to boiling. Boil marinade for approximately 1 minute. Remove from heat. Alternatively, double the marinade recipe and keep the other half for basting the chicken.

  3. Grill chicken thigh over medium-high heat for 10 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Baste with reserved marinade during cooking. Serve with the warm potato salad (recipe below).

  4. Dice potatoes into 1 inch (2.5 cm) cubes. Leave the peel on for extra fibre and nutrients. Cover potatoes with cold water and add garlic cloves. Bring potatoes to a boil and simmer until fork tender. Drain.

  5. Combine with yogurt, chopped green onion, sugar, salt, minced fresh dill, olive oil and vinegar. Toss to coat. Serve warm with the grilled chicken.

Nutrition Info

Per 500 g serving Amount
Calories490
Protein37 g
Fat17 g
Saturated Fat4 g
Carbohydrate48 g
Fibre5 g
Sugar6 g
Cholesterol130 mg
Sodium480 mg
Per 500 g serving % Daily Value
Potassium43
Calcium15
Iron20
Vitamin A8
Vitamin C100
Vitamin B671
Vitamin B1245
Folate28
Zinc46