🍗🌶️ Spicy Roasted Chicken with Crispy Potato Wedges & Greek Garden Salad

✨ A Complete Mediterranean-Inspired Meal Bursting with Bold Flavors

Looking for a wholesome meal that’s crispy, juicy, fresh, and incredibly satisfying? This Spicy Roasted Chicken with Crispy Potato Wedges & Greek Garden Salad is the perfect choice. Tender oven-roasted chicken seasoned with aromatic spices, golden herb-roasted potatoes, and a refreshing Greek salad topped with creamy feta cheese come together to create a restaurant-quality meal that’s easy enough for any day of the week.

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🛒 Ingredients

🍗 For the Spicy Roasted Chicken

* 🍗 4 chicken leg quarters (or 4 thighs + 4 drumsticks)

* 🫒 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

* 🌶️ 1 tsp paprika

* 🧄 1 tsp garlic powder

* 🧅 1 tsp onion powder

* 🌶️ ½ tsp cayenne pepper

* 🌿 1 tsp dried oregano

* 🌱 ½ tsp dried thyme

* 🌶️ ½ tsp red pepper flakes

* 🧂 Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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🥔 For the Crispy Potato Wedges

* 🥔 6 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into wedges

* 🫒 2 tbsp olive oil

* 🧄 1 tsp garlic powder

* 🌿 1 tsp dried parsley

* 🌶️ ½ tsp paprika

* 🌶️ ½ tsp red pepper flakes

* 🧂 Salt and black pepper

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🥗 For the Greek Garden Salad

* 🥬 3 cups mixed salad greens

* 🥒 1 cucumber, chopped

* 🍅 2 ripe tomatoes, diced

* 🧅 ¼ red onion, thinly sliced

* 🧀 ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

* 🫒 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

* 🍋 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

* 🌿 1 tsp dried oregano (optional)

* 🧂 Salt and black pepper

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Roast the Potato Wedges

🔥 Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).

In a large bowl, toss the potato wedges with olive oil, garlic powder, parsley, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.

Arrange them in a single layer on a baking tray.

Bake for 35–40 minutes, turning halfway through, until beautifully golden and crispy.

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2️⃣ Roast the Chicken

Pat the chicken dry using paper towels.

Mix together the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.

Rub the chicken with olive oil, then coat generously with the spice mixture.

Place on a baking tray and roast for 40–45 minutes, or until the skin is perfectly crisp and the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).

For extra crispy skin, broil for the final 2–3 minutes.

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3️⃣ Prepare the Greek Salad

In a large bowl combine:

* 🥬 Mixed greens

* 🥒 Cucumber

* 🍅 Tomatoes

* 🧅 Red onion

Drizzle with olive oil and fresh lemon juice.

Season lightly with salt, black pepper, and oregano.

Gently toss everything together, then sprinkle generously with crumbled feta cheese.

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4️⃣ Assemble the Plate

Arrange the crispy roasted chicken beside a generous portion of golden potato wedges.

Add a fresh serving of Greek salad and garnish with:

✨ Fresh parsley

🍋 Lemon wedges

🌿 Extra oregano

Serve immediately while everything is hot and fresh.

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🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Pair this delicious meal with:

🥖 Warm garlic bread

🥣 Creamy tzatziki sauce

🧄 Garlic aioli

🥒 Pickled vegetables

🍋 Fresh lemon slices

🥤 Fresh homemade lemonade or iced tea

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👨‍🍳 Chef’s Tips

✨ Marinate the chicken for 2–12 hours for deeper flavor.

🥔 Soak the potato wedges in cold water for 30 minutes before roasting to make them even crispier.

🔥 Roast the chicken and potatoes on separate trays for the best texture.

🧀 Use authentic Greek feta cheese for a richer Mediterranean flavor.

🌿 Finish with chopped fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon just before serving for maximum freshness.

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📊 Nutrition (Per Serving)

🔥 Calories: 690 kcal

💪 Protein: 45 g

🍞 Carbohydrates: 34 g

🥑 Fat: 38 g

🌾 Fiber: 6 g

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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ Easy one-pan style dinner

✅ Crispy outside, juicy inside

✅ Fresh and nutritious Mediterranean salad

✅ Family-friendly and meal-prep approved

✅ Perfect balance of protein, vegetables, and healthy carbs

✅ Ready in about one hour