🌶️ Spicy Lemon-Harissa Chicken Alfredo combines bold Mediterranean flavors with creamy comfort. Tender lemon-herb chicken, tangy Alfredo sauce infused with spicy harissa and whipped feta, and crispy Parmesan-roasted potatoes create a dish that’s vibrant, creamy, and unforgettable. 🧄✨
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🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
🍗 Lemon-Harissa Chicken
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon 🍋
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp harissa paste (adjust to taste)
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🧄 Spicy Harissa Alfredo Sauce
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp whipped feta (or softened feta crumbles, blended)
• 1 tsp harissa paste (or more, to taste)
• Zest of ½ lemon 🍋
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🥔 Parmesan-Roasted Potatoes
• 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🍃 Garnish
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Additional grated Parmesan cheese
• Lemon wedges for serving 🍋
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🔥 Instructions
1. Prepare the Chicken
• In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, harissa, salt, and pepper.
• Toss chicken pieces in the marinade.
• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden and fully cooked.
• Keep warm.
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2. Make the Alfredo Sauce
• In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
• Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
• Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, whipped feta, harissa paste, and lemon zest.
• Cook, stirring, until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Keep warm.
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3. Roast the Potatoes
• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Toss potatoes with olive oil, garlic, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
• Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
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4. Assemble the Plate
• Serve the c