🥥🍃🐔🥔🍄✨ Coconut Garlic Chicken Alfredo with Crispy Sage Potatoes & Truffle Mushroom Pesto
This innovative and deeply satisfying bowl masterfully blends rich, earthy flavors with a touch of exotic creamy coconut. Featuring tender coconut-marinated garlic chicken and perfectly crispy sage roasted potatoes, all generously enveloped in a luxurious creamy mushroom pesto with a hint of truffle. A final irresistible crunch of toasted breadcrumbs elevates this gourmet meal to an unforgettable culinary adventure.
Yields: 2-3 servings
Prep time: 25 minutes (plus chicken marinating time)
Cook time: 30-35 minutes
Ingredients:
🐔🥥🧄 Coconut-Marinated Garlic Chicken:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tbsp coconut oil (or olive oil)
4 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
2 tbsp full-fat canned coconut milk (from the thick cream at the top)
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp ground cumin
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
🥔🍃 Crispy Sage Roasted Potatoes:
2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped 🍃 (or 1 tsp dried rubbed sage)
3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
🍄🌿🌟 Sauce: Creamy Mushroom Pesto with a Hint of Truffle:
For Mushroom Pesto Base:
2 tbsp butter 🧈
8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced 🍄
3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
¼ cup fresh basil leaves 🌿
2 tbsp pine nuts (optional, or walnuts/almonds)
1-2 tsp white truffle oil (adjust to desired intensity) 🌟
2 tbsp olive oil (for blending pesto)
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
For Coconut Cream Alfredo:
1 can (13.5 oz / 400ml) full-fat coconut milk (stirred well) 🥥
½ cup heavy cream
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
✨ Twist Topping: Toasted Breadcrumbs:
¼ cup plain panko breadcrumbs
1 tbsp butter or olive oil
Instructions:
Prepare Crispy Sage Roasted Potatoes:
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, toss potato cubes with 2 tbsp olive oil, chopped fresh sage, 3 cloves minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
Spread in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown, tender, and crispy, flipping halfway through.
Prepare Toasted Breadcrumbs:
While potatoes roast, in a small skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter (or heat olive oil) over medium heat. Add panko breadcrumbs.
Toast, stirring frequently, for 3-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove from heat and set aside.
Prepare Coconut-Marinated Garlic Chicken:
While potatoes roast, in a bowl, toss chicken bites with 2 tbsp coconut oil, 4 cloves minced garlic, 2 tbsp coconut milk (from the top of the can), oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and nicely browned. Set aside.
Prepare Creamy Mushroom Pesto with a Hint of Truffle:
In the same large skillet (no need to clean from chicken), melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat.
Add sliced cremini mushrooms and 3 cloves minced garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until mushrooms are deeply browned and tender.
Transfer the cooked mushrooms and garlic to a food processor along with fresh basil leaves and pine nuts (if using).
Pulse until finely chopped. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in 2 tbsp olive oil and 1-2 tsp truffle oil until a smooth or rustic pesto forms. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Return this mushroom-pesto mixture to the skillet. Pour in the entire can of full-fat coconut milk (stirred well) and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Stir in ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Keep warm over very low heat.
Assemble & Serve:
Add the cooked coconut-marinated garlic chicken to the creamy mushroom pesto sauce and gently stir to coat.
Divide the crispy sage roasted potatoes among plates or bowls.
Spoon the creamy, flavorful Coconut Garlic Chicken Alfredo mixture generously over the potatoes.
Finish by sprinkling generously with the toasted breadcrumbs.
Serve immediately and enjoy this truly extraordinary and satisfying fusion meal!
Tips for Success:
Full-Fat Coconut Milk: Use good quality full-fat coconut milk for the creamiest sauce.
Truffle Oil Quality: As truffle oil is a star ingredient, a good quality one will enhance the dish significantly.
Mushroom Browning: Don't rush the mushroom cooking in the sauce. Allowing them to brown deeply brings out their maximum umami flavor.
Chicken Doneness: Avoid overcooking the chicken to keep it juicy and tender.
Potato Crispiness: Ensure potatoes are in a single layer on the baking sheet and not overcrowded for maximum crispiness.
Sauce Consistency: If the Alfredo sauce seems too thick, you can thin it with a splash of warm chicken broth or water.