🥥 Coconut Lemon Herb Chicken Alfredo is a luscious, Mediterranean-inspired dish with a tropical touch. Grilled lemon-herb chicken bites, a coconut milk-infused Alfredo sauce, and garlic-rosemary roasted potatoes create a meal that’s both creamy and fresh. 🧄✨
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🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
🍗 Lemon-Herb Chicken
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon 🍋
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🧄 Coconut Alfredo Sauce
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• ½ cup coconut milk (full-fat for creaminess)
• ½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp chopped fresh dill (or ½ tsp dried dill)
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Zest of ½ lemon 🍋
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🥔 Garlic-Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
• 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary (or ½ tsp dried rosemary)
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🍃 Garnish
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Lemon wedges for serving 🍋
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🔥 Instructions
1. Marinate & Grill the Chicken
• In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
• Toss chicken pieces in the marinade and let sit for at least 20 minutes.
• Grill or sauté over medium heat for 4–5 minutes per side until fully cooked.
• Keep warm.
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2. Make the Coconut Alfredo Sauce
• In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
• Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
• Stir in coconut milk, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, dill, oregano, and lemon zest.
• Cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5–7 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Keep warm.
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3. Roast the Potatoes
• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Toss diced potatoes with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
• Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
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4. Assemble the Plate
• Serve the grilled chicken bites over a bed of coconut Alfredo sauce.
• Add roasted potatoes on the side.
• Garnish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice.
• Serve immediately.
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✨ A creamy, tropical twist on a Mediterranean classic.
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