🍯🌿🐔 Greek Hot Honey Garlic Chicken with Roasted Potatoes & Mushroom Basil Pesto—a Mediterranean-inspired dish with a sweet, spicy, and earthy kick! Crispy chicken thighs coated in a zesty Greek hot honey garlic glaze served alongside flavorful garlic-parmesan roasted potatoes, all drizzled with a rich mushroom-basil pesto cream enhanced with a swirl of spicy hot honey. A truly irresistible flavor combination! 🥔🧄🍄✨
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Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
🐔 Crispy Chicken Thighs Glazed in Spicy Greek Hot Honey Garlic Sauce
2-3 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 egg, beaten
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
2 tbsp hot honey
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
🥔 Garlic-Parmesan Roasted Potatoes
2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into ½-inch cubes
1 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
½ tsp dried oregano
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
🍄🌿🍯 Mushroom-Basil Pesto Cream Enhanced with Spicy Hot Honey Drizzle
4 oz cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup fresh basil leaves 🌿
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
¼ cup heavy cream
1-2 tsp hot honey (or regular honey with a pinch of red pepper flakes)
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
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Instructions
1. Prepare the Garlic-Parmesan Roasted Potatoes
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
In a bowl, toss potato cubes with olive oil, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, oregano, 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.
2. Prepare the Crispy Hot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a shallow dish, beat the egg. In another shallow dish, combine panko breadcrumbs, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Dip each chicken thigh in the egg, then dredge in the panko mixture.
Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden.
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
While the chicken bakes, heat olive oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook until fragrant. Stir in hot honey. Toss the baked chicken thighs in this glaze.
3. Prepare the Mushroom-Basil Pesto Cream with Hot Honey Drizzle
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped mushrooms and minced garlic. Cook until softened and have released their liquid, about 5-7 minutes.
Transfer the cooked mushroom mixture to a food processor or blender. Add basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, and heavy cream. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Gently swirl in the hot honey.
4. Assemble & Serve
Arrange the crispy garlic-parmesan roasted potatoes on plates or in a bowl.
Top with the crispy hot honey garlic chicken thighs.
Drizzle generously with the mushroom-basil pesto cream enhanced with spicy hot honey.
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A truly delectable dish with a perfect harmony of sweet, spicy, savory, and earthy flavors! The crispy chicken, flavorful potatoes, and the rich, slightly spicy pesto create a memorable culinary experience.
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