ππ₯ Greek Lemon-Honey Chicken Alfredo with Spicy Basil Pesto brings a zesty, fiery, and creamy spin on classic comfort! Grilled chicken bites marinated in lemon and honey, creamy garlic Alfredo pasta with a citrus twist, crispy herb-roasted potatoes, and a bold spicy basil pesto with hot honey drizzle to finish! π―πΏπ
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π§Ύ Ingredients (Serves 2β3)
π Lemon-Honey Grilled Chicken Bites
β’ 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
β’ 1 tbsp olive oil
β’ 1 tbsp honey π―
β’ Zest and juice of 1 lemon π
β’ 1 clove garlic, minced π§
β’ 1 tsp dried oregano
β’ Salt & pepper to taste
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π Lemon-Garlic Alfredo Sauce
β’ 6 oz pasta (fettuccine, linguine, or penne)
β’ 1 tbsp butter
β’ 1 clove garlic, minced
β’ Β½ cup heavy cream
β’ ΒΌ cup grated Parmesan cheese π§
β’ Zest and juice of Β½ lemon
β’ Salt & pepper to taste
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π₯ Crispy Herb-Roasted Potatoes
β’ 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
β’ 1 tbsp olive oil
β’ 1 clove garlic, minced
β’ 1 tsp dried rosemary or thyme
β’ Salt & pepper to taste
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πΏ Spicy Basil Pesto with Hot Honey Drizzle
β’ ΒΌ cup basil pesto
β’ 1β2 tsp hot sauce (adjust heat to your liking)
β’ 2 tbsp honey π―
β’ 1 tbsp lemon juice
β’ Splash of warm water to thin if needed
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π Garnish
β’ Fresh basil or parsley
β’ Extra Parmesan
β’ Lemon wedges
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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, garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
β’ Roast for 25β30 minutes until golden and crispy.
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2. Grill the Chicken
β’ Marinate chicken bites in olive oil, honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper for 15β20 minutes.
β’ Grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat for about 4β5 minutes per side until caramelized and cooked through.
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3. Prepare the Lemon-Garlic Alfredo Sauce
β’ Cook pasta according to package instructions.
β’ In a skillet, melt butter and sautΓ© garlic until fragrant.
β’ Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
β’ Simmer until creamy and slightly thickened.
β’ Toss cooked pasta in the sauce.
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4. Make the Spicy Basil Pesto Drizzle
β’ Stir together basil pesto, hot sauce, honey, and lemon juice until smooth.
β’ Thin with a little warm water if needed for a drizzle consistency.
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5. Assemble the Bowl
β’ Plate creamy lemon-garlic Alfredo pasta, topped with juicy grilled chicken bites.
β’ Add a pile of crispy herb-roasted potatoes on the side.
β’ Drizzle generously with spicy basil pesto and a little extra hot honey if you like it extra bold.
β’ Garnish with fresh herbs, Parmesan, and lemon wedges.
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β¨ Bright, spicy, creamy, herby, and sweet β this is the ultimate Mediterranean glow-up!