ππ₯ Lemon Garlic Chicken & Roasted Potatoes with Creamy Avocado Pesto is the perfect balance of bright, savory, and creamy! Juicy lemon-herb grilled chicken, crispy garlic-roasted potatoes, and a luscious creamy avocado-garlic pesto drizzle to tie it all together. Fresh, vibrant, and absolutely irresistible! πΏπβ¨
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π§Ύ Ingredients (Serves 2β3)
π Lemon-Herb Grilled Chicken
β’ 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
β’ 1 tbsp olive oil
β’ 2 cloves garlic, minced π§
β’ Zest and juice of 1 lemon π
β’ 1 tsp dried oregano
β’ Β½ tsp paprika
β’ Salt & pepper to taste
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π₯ Garlic-Roasted Crispy Potatoes
β’ 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
β’ 1 tbsp olive oil
β’ 2 cloves garlic, minced
β’ 1 tsp dried rosemary or thyme
β’ Salt & pepper to taste
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π₯ Creamy Avocado-Garlic Pesto Drizzle
β’ Β½ ripe avocado
β’ ΒΌ cup fresh basil leaves πΏ
β’ 1 clove garlic
β’ 2 tbsp olive oil
β’ 1 tbsp lemon juice π
β’ 2 tbsp Greek yogurt (optional for extra creaminess)
β’ Salt to taste
β’ Splash of water to thin if needed
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π Garnish
β’ Fresh basil or parsley
β’ Extra lemon wedges
β’ Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
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π₯ Instructions
1. Roast the Potatoes
β’ Preheat oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C).
β’ Toss diced potatoes with olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
β’ Spread onto a baking sheet and roast for 25β30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
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2. Grill the Chicken
β’ In a bowl, toss chicken slices with olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
β’ Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
β’ Grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat for about 4β5 minutes per side until cooked through and juicy.
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3. Prepare the Creamy Avocado-Garlic Pesto
β’ Blend avocado, basil, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and Greek yogurt until smooth and creamy.
β’ Add a splash of water if needed to reach drizzle consistency.
β’ Season to taste with salt.
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4. Assemble the Plate
β’ Plate a generous serving of crispy roasted potatoes.
β’ Add slices of grilled lemon garlic chicken.
β’ Drizzle everything generously with the creamy avocado-garlic pesto.
β’ Garnish with fresh herbs, extra lemon wedges, and chili flakes if desired!
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β¨ Light, zesty, and creamy with a Mediterranean glow β the perfect fresh comfort meal!
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