🌰 Rich, cozy, and full of seasonal flavor, this Creamy Garlic Chestnut Chicken with Roasted Potatoes is a dish that feels like a celebration. Juicy garlic-herb grilled chicken thighs, crispy roasted potatoes, and a nutty wild rice blend are brought together with a luxurious chestnut-garlic yogurt sauce for a satisfying, festive meal. 🧄✨
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🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
🍗 Garlic-Herb Grilled Chicken
• 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🥔 Garlic-Herb Roasted Potatoes
• 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🍚 Nutty Wild Rice Blend
• 1½ cups cooked wild rice blend
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🥣 Creamy Chestnut-Garlic Sauce
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• ¼ cup roasted chestnuts, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp lemon juice 🍋
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Water (to thin if needed)
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🔥 Instructions
1. Grill the Chicken
• In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
• Coat chicken thighs with the mixture.
• Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken thighs for 6–7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
• Set aside.
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2. Roast the Potatoes
• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Toss diced potatoes with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
• Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
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3. Prepare the Wild Rice Blend
• Toss cooked wild rice with olive oil, parsley, salt, and pepper.
• Keep warm.
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4. Make the Creamy Chestnut-Garlic Sauce
• In a blender or food processor, combine Greek yogurt, chestnuts, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
• Blend until smooth.
• Add water a teaspoon at a time until the sauce reaches a creamy, drizzleable consistency.
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5. Assemble the Plate
• Serve the grilled chicken thighs alongside the roasted potatoes and wild rice blend.
• Drizzle generously with the creamy chestnut-garlic yogurt sauce.
• Garnish with fresh parsley or a sprinkle of lemon zest for added brightness.
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✨ A creamy, festive dish that showcases seasonal flavors.
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