🍋🌿🐔 Lemon Garlic Chicken & Crispy Potatoes with Avocado Pesto Cream—a bright and vibrant dish bursting with fresh flavors! Tender lemon-herb grilled chicken served alongside perfectly crispy garlic roasted potatoes, all drizzled with a luscious and creamy avocado-garlic pesto sauce. A delightful and satisfying meal! 🥔🧄🥑✨
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Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
🐔 Lemon-Herb Grilled Chicken
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 🌿
1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
½ tsp dried thyme
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
🥔 Garlic Roasted Crispy Potatoes
2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into ½-inch cubes
1 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp dried rosemary
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
🥑 Creamy Avocado-Garlic Pesto Sauce
½ ripe avocado
¼ cup fresh basil leaves 🌿
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
1 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp heavy cream
1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
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Instructions
1. Marinate & Grill the Chicken
In a bowl, toss chicken breasts with olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Let rest and then slice.
2. Prepare the Roasted Potatoes
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
In a bowl, toss potato cubes with olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
Spread potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
3. Prepare the Creamy Avocado-Garlic Pesto Sauce
In a food processor or blender, combine avocado, basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, minced garlic, and lemon juice.
Blend until smooth. Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Assemble & Serve
Arrange the crispy garlic roasted potatoes on plates or in a bowl.
Top with the sliced lemon-herb grilled chicken.
Drizzle generously with the creamy avocado-garlic pesto sauce.
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A fresh and flavorful combination! The bright lemon and herbs in the chicken, the savory garlic potatoes, and the rich, creamy avocado pesto create a well-balanced and satisfying meal.