🥥🌿🐔 Creamy Coconut Garlic Chicken & Crispy Potatoes with Mushroom Basil Pesto—a Mediterranean-inspired dish with a delightful tropical twist! Tender coconut-garlic marinated grilled chicken slices served alongside perfectly crispy garlic-parmesan roasted potatoes, all drizzled with an exotic creamy coconut-mushroom pesto sauce. A unique and flavorful culinary adventure! 🥔🧄🍄✨
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2-3)
🐔 Coconut-Garlic Marinated Grilled Chicken Slices:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
¼ cup full-fat coconut milk
2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
🥔 Garlic-Parmesan Crispy Roasted Potatoes:
2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into ½-inch cubes
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
½ tsp dried oregano
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
🍄🌿🥥 Twist: Exotic Creamy Coconut-Mushroom Pesto Sauce:
8 oz cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup fresh basil leaves
¼ cup full-fat coconut milk
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
🔥 Instructions
Marinate & Grill the Chicken: In a bowl, combine coconut milk, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add chicken slices and marinate for at least 30 minutes. Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 2-3 minutes per side, or until cooked through and lightly charred. Set aside.
Prepare the Garlic-Parmesan Crispy Roasted Potatoes: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a bowl, toss potato cubes with olive oil, minced garlic, 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.
Prepare the Exotic Creamy Coconut-Mushroom Pesto Sauce: 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, coconut milk, Parmesan cheese (if using), and lemon juice. Blend until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble & Serve: Arrange the crispy garlic-parmesan roasted potatoes on plates or in a bowl. Top with the coconut-garlic marinated grilled chicken slices. Drizzle generously with the exotic creamy coconut-mushroom pesto sauce.
✨ A unique and flavorful dish that beautifully blends the creamy coconut with savory garlic and earthy mushrooms, all complementing the tender grilled chicken and crispy potatoes. A delightful culinary fusion!
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