Chicken and Potato Tray with Tahini Sauce – Easy & Delicious Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes   |   Cook Time: 70 minutes   |   Total Time: 90 minutes   |   Servings: 4

If you're looking for a comforting, flavorful, and easy one-pan meal, this Chicken and Potato Tray with Tahini Sauce is perfect. Tender chicken baked with seasoned potato wedges and finished with a rich, creamy tahini sauce — it's a hearty Middle Eastern-inspired dish that the whole family will love.

This simple tray bake combines juicy chicken with thick potato pieces seasoned with warm spices, then topped with a smooth tahini-yogurt sauce that adds a delicious tangy and nutty flavor. It's budget-friendly, requires minimal effort, and makes a satisfying weeknight dinner or weekend family meal.

In this step-by-step guide, you'll learn how to prepare the seasoned potatoes, boil the chicken, make the creamy tahini sauce, and bake everything together for the perfect result.

Ingredients

• 1 kg chicken legs or drumsticks
• 5 medium potatoes, cut into thick wedges
• ½ kg plain yogurt
• 1 cup tahini
• 1 tablespoon salt (or to taste)
• Pinch of black pepper
• Pinch of ginger powder
• Pinch of ground galangal
• Pinch of cinnamon
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon ghee or butter (optional)
• Juice of ½ lemon
• Chicken broth (from boiling the chicken)

Instructions

1. Boil the chicken legs with basic seasonings until fully cooked and tender. Reserve some of the chicken broth for the sauce.
2. Cut the potatoes into thick wedges. Mix them with salt, black pepper, ginger powder, ground galangal, cinnamon, minced garlic, a pinch of white pepper, 1 tablespoon ghee (or butter), and a little chicken broth. Toss well until evenly coated.

3. Arrange the seasoned potatoes in a large baking tray and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 40–50 minutes until soft and golden. Stir once halfway through.
4. While the potatoes are baking, prepare the tahini sauce: Blend yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and gradually add chicken broth until smooth and pourable.

5. When the potatoes are cooked, arrange the boiled chicken pieces on top. Pour the tahini sauce generously over everything.
6. Return the tray to the oven for another 10 minutes until the sauce is hot and slightly set.

7. Remove from the oven and serve hot. Enjoy with rice or bread if desired.

Tips for Success

• Boil the chicken first to ensure it is tender before baking.
• Cut the potatoes into thick wedges so they hold their shape.
• Adjust the tahini sauce by adding more broth if it’s too thick.
• Broil for the last 2–3 minutes for a golden top.
• This dish tastes even better the next day.

Enjoy this comforting and flavorful Chicken and Potato Tray with Tahini Sauce — a simple yet satisfying Middle Eastern one-pan meal! 🍗🥔