🥑🌿🐔 Greek Garlic Chicken Bowl with Roasted Potatoes & Creamy Mushroom-Tahini Pesto—a vibrant and satisfying Mediterranean-inspired bowl with a nutty and earthy twist! Tender grilled chicken slices marinated in fragrant garlic and aromatic herbs, served alongside crispy garlic potatoes, all drizzled with a rich mushroom basil pesto sauce enhanced with creamy tahini. A delightful fusion of fresh, earthy, and nutty flavors! 🥔🧄🍄✨
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2)
🐔 Grilled Chicken Slices in Garlic-Herb Marinade:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped 🌿
½ tsp dried thyme
1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
🥔 Crispy Garlic Potatoes:
2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into ½-inch cubes
1 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
🍄🌿 Twist: Rich Mushroom Basil Pesto Sauce Enhanced with Creamy Tahini:
4 oz cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup fresh basil leaves
2 tbsp tahini
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
2 tbsp heavy cream
1 tbsp lemon juice
1-2 tbsp water (to thin, if needed)
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
🔥 Instructions
Marinate & Grill the Chicken: In a bowl, toss chicken slices with olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill or sauté chicken for 2-3 minutes per side, or until cooked through and lightly charred. Set aside.
Prepare the Crispy Garlic Potatoes: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).1 In a bowl, toss potato cubes with olive oil, minced garlic, 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.
Prepare the Twist: Rich Mushroom Basil Pesto Sauce Enhanced with Creamy Tahini: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped mushrooms and minced garlic. Cook until mushrooms are softened and have released their liquid, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer the cooked mushroom mixture to a food processor or blender. Add basil leaves, tahini, Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, lemon juice, and water (if using). Blend until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble the Bowls: Divide the crispy garlic potatoes between two bowls. Top with the grilled chicken slices. Drizzle generously with the creamy mushroom-tahini pesto sauce.
✨ A wholesome and flavorful bowl that perfectly combines bright Mediterranean flavors with the earthy mushrooms, fresh basil, and the nutty richness of tahini. A satisfying and nutritious meal with a unique twist!
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