🌰 Creamy Garlic Chestnut Chicken with Crispy Sage Potatoes is a cozy, indulgent dish perfect for the season. Juicy, garlicky chicken thighs, crispy sage potatoes, and nutty wild rice blend are topped with a luxurious creamy chestnut sauce for a meal that feels both rustic and elegant. 🧄✨
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🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
🍗 Garlic-Herb Chicken
• 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🥔 Crispy Sage Potatoes
• 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh sage leaves, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🍚 Wild Rice Blend
• 1 cup wild rice blend
• 2½ cups chicken broth
• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🥣 Creamy Garlic-Chestnut Sauce
• ½ cup roasted chestnuts, finely chopped (store-bought roasted and peeled are convenient)
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🔥 Instructions
1. Prepare the Chicken
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
• Season chicken thighs with garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
• Sear skin-side down for 4–5 minutes until golden and crispy.
• Flip and cook another 4–5 minutes until cooked through.
• Remove chicken and keep warm.
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2. Roast the Potatoes
• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Toss potatoes with olive oil, garlic, sage, 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. Cook the Wild Rice
• Rinse rice under cold water.
• Bring chicken broth and rice to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40–45 minutes, or until tender.
• Fluff with a fork, stir in olive oil or butter, and season with salt and pepper.
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4. Make the Creamy Garlic-Chestnut Sauce
• Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
• Sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Stir in chestnuts and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
• Pour in heavy cream, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook until sauce thickens slightly.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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5. Assemble the Plate
• Place a portion of wild rice on each plate.
• Add crispy sage potatoes on the side.
• Top with grilled chicken thighs.
• Drizzle everything with the creamy garlic-chestnut sauce.
• Garnish with additional chopped sage if desired.
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✨ A seasonal, creamy dish that’s as heartwarming as it is delicious.
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