🍅 Fresh, zesty, and comforting, this Greek Chicken & Potatoes with Creamy Roasted Tomato Basil Sauce is a Mediterranean-inspired dish that’s sure to please. Garlic-oregano grilled chicken, crispy herb-roasted potatoes, and a fragrant lemon-dill rice pilaf are perfectly complemented by a velvety roasted tomato basil yogurt sauce, adding a creamy, tangy twist. 🍋✨
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🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
🍗 Garlic-Oregano Grilled Chicken
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• Juice of ½ lemon 🍋
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🥔 Herb-Roasted Potatoes
• 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tsp dried rosemary or parsley
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🍚 Lemon-Dill Rice Pilaf
• 1½ cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp lemon zest 🍋
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🍅 Roasted Tomato Basil Yogurt Sauce
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• ½ cup roasted tomatoes (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Water (to thin if needed)
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🔥 Instructions
1. Prepare the Chicken
• In a small bowl, combine olive oil, oregano, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
• Coat chicken and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
• Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
• Let rest and slice into strips.
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2. Roast the Potatoes
• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Toss diced potatoes with olive oil, garlic, rosemary or parsley, 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 Rice Pilaf
• Toss warm cooked rice with olive oil, lemon zest, dill, and a pinch of salt.
• Keep warm.
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4. Make the Roasted Tomato Basil Sauce
• In a blender or food processor, combine Greek yogurt, roasted tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, 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 alongside crispy roasted potatoes and lemon-dill rice pilaf.
• Drizzle generously with the creamy roasted tomato basil sauce.
• Garnish with fresh basil leaves or a sprinkle of lemon zest for added brightness.
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✨ A creamy, bright dish that delivers a Mediterranean twist with every bite.