Description
Succulent grilled potatoes with creamy chicken sauce deliver a mouthwatering Mediterranean-inspired comfort meal that elevates simple ingredients. Crispy potato edges and silky sauce create a perfect harmony you’ll want to savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 1 lb (454 grams) small potatoes (fingerling, baby Yukon Gold, or red potatoes), halved or quartered
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh or dried rosemary or thyme (optional)
Chicken and Marinade:
- 1 lb (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Creamy Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Transform chicken pieces into a flavorful canvas by blending marinade ingredients thoroughly, ensuring complete coverage. Refrigerate for a minimum of half an hour to allow deep flavor infusion.
- Ignite grill to medium-high temperature, preparing a canvas for potato transformation. Massage potatoes with olive oil, seasoning, and aromatic herbs until evenly coated.
- Position potatoes in a grill basket or directly on heated grates, creating charred exterior while maintaining tender interior. Rotate periodically to achieve uniform caramelization, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Extract chicken from marinade, discarding excess liquid. Position protein on grill, cooking meticulously until internal temperature reaches safe consumption point, roughly 5-7 minutes per side.
- Craft creamy sauce by gently warming olive oil in a skillet. Introduce minced garlic, releasing its aromatic essence for mere moments.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, allowing gentle simmer. Reduce heat, incorporating Parmesan, fresh parsley, seasoning, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Allow sauce to gradually thicken, developing rich, velvety consistency.
- Assemble culinary masterpiece by layering grilled potatoes as foundation, crowning with perfectly grilled chicken.
- Cascade creamy sauce over the dish, creating elegant presentation. Serve immediately to preserve temperature and textural integrity.
Notes
- Select starchy potatoes like Yukon Gold or Russet for best grilling results, as they hold shape and develop crispy exteriors.
- Marinate chicken for maximum flavor absorption, ideally 2-4 hours or overnight in refrigerator for deeper taste profiles.
- Use a grill basket or aluminum foil packet to prevent smaller potato pieces from falling through grates during cooking.
- Pat chicken dry before grilling to ensure perfect sear and prevent steaming instead of caramelization.
- Customize sauce by adding smoked paprika or fresh herbs like thyme for extra complexity.
- For gluten-free option, confirm Parmesan cheese is authentic and free from additives.
- Reduce sauce calories by substituting half-and-half or whole milk for heavy cream.
- Enhance protein variety by replacing chicken with grilled tofu or fish for different dietary preferences.
- Maintain consistent grill temperature around 400-450°F to achieve ideal potato char and chicken doneness.
- Let chicken rest 5-7 minutes after grilling to retain moisture and distribute internal juices evenly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg