🍋 Indulgently creamy and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Lemon Butter Greek Chicken & Parmesan Potatoes dish is pure comfort on a plate. Juicy grilled chicken is marinated in a zesty garlic-lemon butter, served alongside crispy, Parmesan-crusted roasted potatoes, and fluffy, herbed rice. Topped with a creamy lemon-herb yogurt drizzle, every bite is saucy, savory, and deeply satisfying. 🌿✨
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🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
🍗 Lemon Butter Greek Chicken
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter, melted
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• Juice of 1 lemon 🍋
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🥔 Parmesan-Crusted Potatoes
• 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🍚 Fluffy Herbed Rice
• 1½ cups cooked white or brown rice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🥣 Creamy Lemon-Herb Yogurt Drizzle
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
• 1 tsp chopped fresh dill or parsley
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Water (to thin, if needed)
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🔥 Instructions
1. Marinate & Grill the Chicken
• In a bowl, mix olive oil, melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
• Coat the chicken with the marinade and let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
• Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
• Cook the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
• Let rest before slicing into strips.
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2. Prepare the Parmesan Potatoes
• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Toss diced potatoes with olive oil, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
• Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
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3. Cook the Herbed Rice
• Fluff cooked rice with olive oil and toss with fresh parsley.
• Season with salt and pepper.
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4. Make the Lemon-Herb Drizzle
• In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, dill or parsley, salt, and pepper.
• Add water a teaspoon at a time until the sauce reaches a smooth, drizzleable consistency.
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5. Assemble the Plate
• Serve grilled chicken alongside Parmesan potatoes and herbed rice.
• Drizzle with creamy lemon-herb yogurt sauce.
• Garnish with extra fresh herbs or a sprinkle of Parmesan, if desired.
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✨ A rich, creamy dish that’s full of Mediterranean zest and comfort.
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