🌶️🌿🐔🥔🧀🥑🍄 Spicy Greek Hot Honey Chicken Alfredo & Garlic Parmesan Potatoes with Avocado Mushroom Pesto—a vibrant, fiery, and deeply satisfying Mediterranean-Italian fusion with creamy, earthy, and tangy notes! Tender and crispy spicy hot honey Greek garlic chicken, served alongside perfectly garlic Parmesan crispy potatoes, all embraced by a creamy avocado-infused mushroom pesto Alfredo sauce, generously topped with crumbled feta cheese. A truly exciting and unforgettable meal! ✨
Ingredients (Serves 2-3)
🐔🍯🌶️🌿 Spicy Hot Honey Greek Garlic Chicken:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano 🌿 (for Greek flair)
½ tsp paprika
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
¼ cup hot honey 🍯🌶️ (store-bought or mix honey with your favorite hot sauce)
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 🍋
🥔🧀🧄 Crispy Garlic-Parmesan Potatoes:
2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tbsp olive oil
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
🥑🍄🧀🌿 Creamy Twist: Creamy Avocado-Infused Mushroom Pesto Alfredo Topped with Feta Cheese:
1 tbsp olive oil
6 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ripe avocado, pitted and peeled 🥑
¼ cup fresh basil leaves 🌿
1 ½ cups heavy cream
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀 (for sauce)
4 oz feta cheese, crumbled 🧀 (for topping)
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Optional: Pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat in the pesto
Instructions
Prepare Crispy Garlic-Parmesan Potatoes:
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
In a large bowl, toss potato cubes with 2 tbsp olive oil, ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, 3 cloves minced garlic, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.
Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
Prepare & Cook Spicy Hot Honey Greek Garlic Chicken:
While potatoes roast, in a shallow dish, mix flour, garlic powder, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Dredge chicken pieces in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add 3 cloves minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Stir in hot honey and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened (about 1-2 minutes). Return the chicken to the skillet and toss to coat with the glaze. Keep warm.
Prepare Creamy Avocado-Infused Mushroom Pesto Alfredo:
In a separate medium skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced cremini mushrooms and 2 cloves minced garlic. Cook until mushrooms are softened and lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Transfer the cooked mushrooms and garlic to a food processor or blender. Add the ripe avocado, fresh basil leaves, and optional red pepper flakes. Pulse until a rough pesto forms.
Add 1 ½ cups heavy cream to the food processor and blend until the sauce is creamy and smooth.
Pour the blended sauce back into the skillet. Stir in ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm over very low heat.
Assemble & Serve:
Divide the crispy garlic-Parmesan potatoes among plates or bowls.
Top with the spicy hot honey Greek garlic chicken.
Spoon the creamy avocado-infused mushroom pesto Alfredo sauce generously over the chicken and potatoes.
Finish by sprinkling generously with crumbled feta cheese. Serve immediately and enjoy this truly unique and flavorful meal!
Tips for Success:
Avocado Ripeness: Ensure the avocado is perfectly ripe for the smoothest and creamiest sauce.
Hot Honey Adjustment: Adjust the amount of hot honey for the chicken glaze to suit your preferred level of sweetness and spice.
Feta for Topping: The crumbled feta adds a wonderful tangy counterpoint to the rich sauce and spicy chicken.
Chicken Crispy Factor: Dredging the chicken in flour helps create a nice crispy coating that holds the glaze well.
Sauce Consistency: If the Alfredo sauce seems too thick, thin it with a splash of warm water or chicken broth until it reaches your desired consistency.
Enjoy this exciting and satisfying fusion of flavors!