🍅🌿🐔 Garlic Chicken & Roasted Potatoes with Creamy Pesto Sauce and Garlic & Herb-Infused Rice—a vibrant Mediterranean-inspired meal! Tender garlic-oregano grilled chicken slices served alongside crispy herb-roasted potatoes and fragrant garlic & herb-infused rice, all brought together by a luscious creamy basil pesto yogurt sauce. A delightful combination of textures and fresh, herbaceous flavors! 🍚🥔🧄✨
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Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
🐔 Garlic-Oregano Grilled Chicken Slices
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped 🌿
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
🥔 Crispy Herb-Roasted Potatoes
2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into ½-inch cubes
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp dried rosemary
½ tsp dried thyme
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
🍚 Garlic & Herb-Infused Rice
1 cup long-grain rice
2 cups chicken broth (or water)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
½ tsp dried oregano
Salt to taste
🥣 Creamy Basil Pesto Yogurt Sauce
¼ cup fresh basil leaves 🌿
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
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Instructions
1. Marinate & Grill the Chicken
In a bowl, toss chicken slices with olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken slices for 2-3 minutes per side, or until cooked through and lightly charred. Set aside.
2. Prepare the Crispy Herb-Roasted Potatoes
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
In a bowl, toss potato cubes with olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Spread potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
3. Cook the Garlic & Herb-Infused Rice
Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and oregano and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add rice and stir for 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth (or water) and add salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
4. Prepare the Creamy Basil Pesto Yogurt Sauce
In a food processor or blender, combine basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and olive oil. Blend until mostly smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the blended pesto and Greek yogurt until well combined. Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Assemble & Serve
Serve the garlic & herb-infused rice topped with the garlic-oregano grilled chicken slices and crispy herb-roasted potatoes on the side.
Drizzle generously with the creamy basil pesto yogurt sauce.
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A vibrant and satisfying meal with a wonderful combination of textures and fresh Mediterranean flavors! The creamy pesto yogurt sauce adds a lovely tang and richness to the dish.
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