🍅 Garlic Chicken & Roasted Potatoes with Creamy Pesto Sauce is a flavorful, Mediterranean-inspired meal. Juicy garlic-oregano chicken slices, crispy herb-roasted potatoes, and fragrant garlic-herb rice are elevated by a creamy basil pesto yogurt sauce, making it both comforting and fresh. 🧄✨
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🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
🍗 Garlic-Oregano Chicken
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🥔 Herb-Roasted Potatoes
• 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🍚 Garlic-Herb Rice
• 1½ cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
• 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley or dill (optional)
• Salt to taste
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🥣 Creamy Basil Pesto Yogurt Sauce
• ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp prepared basil pesto
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• Juice of ½ lemon 🍋
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🍃 Garnish
• 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
• Lemon wedges for serving 🍋
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🔥 Instructions
- Cook the Chicken
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Add chicken slices, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
• Cook until golden and fully cooked, about 3–4 minutes per side.
• Keep warm.
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- Roast the Potatoes
• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Toss potatoes with olive oil, garlic, oregano, 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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- Prepare the Garlic-Herb Rice
• Heat butter or olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Stir in cooked rice and parsley, if using.
• Toss until evenly coated and keep warm.
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- Make the Creamy Pesto Sauce
• In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, basil pesto, garlic, and lemon juice.
• Stir until smooth.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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- Assemble the Plate
• Serve garlic-herb rice as the base.
• Add garlic-oregano chicken slices and roasted potatoes.
• Drizzle generously with creamy basil pesto yogurt sauce.
• Garnish with fresh basil and a wedge of lemon.
• Serve immediately.
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✨ A simple, vibrant dish packed with Mediterranean flavor.
