π This Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken & Crispy Potato Bowl is a fresh, zesty take on comfort food. Juicy chicken seared to golden perfection, crispy roasted potatoes, and lemon-scented rice all come together with a luxurious lemon garlic cream sauce. π§β¨
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π§Ύ Ingredients (Serves 2β3)
π Lemon Garlic Chicken
β’ 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, seasoned with salt, pepper, and dried oregano
β’ 1 clove garlic, minced π§
β’ 1 tbsp olive oil
β’ 1 tbsp butter
β’ Β½ cup heavy cream
β’ 1 tbsp lemon juice π
β’ 1 tsp lemon zest
β’ 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
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π₯ Crispy Roasted Potatoes
β’ 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
β’ 1 tbsp olive oil
β’ 1 clove garlic, minced π§
β’ 1 tsp dried rosemary or thyme
β’ Salt & pepper to taste
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π Lemon-Infused Rice
β’ 1Β½ cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
β’ 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
β’ 1 tsp lemon zest π
β’ Salt & pepper to taste
β’ Chopped parsley for garnish
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π₯ Instructions
1. Prepare the Chicken
β’ Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
β’ Add chicken breasts and cook for 4β5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
β’ Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
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2. Make the Lemon Garlic Sauce
β’ In the same skillet, sautΓ© garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
β’ Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese.
β’ Simmer for 2β3 minutes until slightly thickened.
β’ Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top.
β’ Keep warm.
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3. Roast the Potatoes
β’ Preheat oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C).
β’ Toss diced potatoes with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
β’ Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20β25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
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4. Prepare the Rice
β’ Toss warm cooked rice with olive oil or butter, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt.
β’ Keep warm.
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5. Assemble the Bowl
β’ Start with a base of lemon-infused rice.
β’ Top with crispy roasted potatoes and golden-seared chicken.
β’ Drizzle with creamy lemon garlic sauce.
β’ Garnish with fresh parsley or a sprinkle of Parmesan.
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β¨ A bright, creamy bowl thatβs both indulgent and full of fresh, zesty flavors.
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