π Rich, savory, and a touch sweet, this Creamy Garlic Chicken with Roasted Potatoes & Fig Cream Sauce is a deliciously comforting dish. Tender garlic-herb chicken, crispy rosemary roasted potatoes, and garlic-lemon rice are topped with a creamy fig and balsamic garlic yogurt drizzle for a unique, flavorful twist. π§β¨
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π§Ύ Ingredients (Serves 2β3)
π Garlic-Herb Chicken
β’ 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
β’ 1 tbsp olive oil
β’ 1 clove garlic, minced π§
β’ 1 tsp dried oregano
β’ Salt & pepper to taste
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π₯ Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
β’ 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
β’ 1 tbsp olive oil
β’ 1 tsp dried rosemary
β’ Salt & pepper to taste
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π Garlic-Lemon Rice
β’ 1Β½ cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
β’ 1 tbsp olive oil
β’ 1 clove garlic, minced π§
β’ 1 tsp lemon zest π
β’ Salt & pepper to taste
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π Fig & Balsamic Garlic Cream Sauce
β’ Β½ cup plain Greek yogurt
β’ 1 tbsp fig preserves
β’ 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
β’ 1 clove garlic, minced π§
β’ Salt & pepper to taste
β’ Water (to thin if needed)
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π₯ Instructions
1. Cook the Chicken
β’ Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
β’ Add chicken pieces, season with oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper, and cook for 5β6 minutes until golden and cooked through.
β’ Remove from skillet and set aside.
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2. Roast the Potatoes
β’ Preheat oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C).
β’ Toss diced potatoes with olive oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
β’ Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20β25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
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3. Prepare the Garlic-Lemon Rice
β’ In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
β’ Add minced garlic and sautΓ© until fragrant, about 1 minute.
β’ Stir in cooked rice, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt.
β’ Keep warm.
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4. Make the Fig Cream Sauce
β’ In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, fig preserves, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper.
β’ Add water a teaspoon at a time until the sauce is creamy and drizzleable.
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5. Assemble the Plate
β’ Serve the garlic-herb chicken alongside the roasted rosemary potatoes and garlic-lemon rice.
β’ Drizzle generously with the creamy fig and balsamic garlic sauce.
β’ Garnish with fresh parsley or a few extra fig slices for a pretty finish.
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β¨ A creamy, flavorful dish with a perfect balance of savory and sweet.
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