🥔 Sidekick #1: Buttered Herb Potatoes
Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chives or parsley, for garnish
Method:
- Parboil the Potatoes: Place potatoes in a pot of salted water. Boil for about 10 minutes until just fork-tender. Drain well.
- Sauté for Crispiness: In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil. Add herbs and garlic powder.
- Golden Finish: Add potatoes cut-side down. Let them brown undisturbed for 3–5 minutes. Flip and cook for another few minutes until crispy on both sides.
- Season and Garnish: Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with fresh herbs.
🍞 Sidekick #2: Golden Garlic Bread
Ingredients:
- 1 baguette or Italian loaf
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Method:
- Prep the Bread: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice bread lengthwise.
- Garlic Butter: Mix butter, garlic, parsley, salt, and cheese (if using). Spread generously over the bread halves.
- Bake: Place on a baking tray and bake for 10 minutes. For extra crunch, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end.
🥄 Assembly and Serving Tips:
- Serve the chicken breasts smothered in sauce with potatoes on the side.
- Don’t skimp on garlic bread—it’s your best friend when scooping up leftover sauce.
- Pour yourself a glass of chilled white wine or even a fizzy lemonade to cut through the richness.
- Add a green side salad if you’re trying to pretend you’re being healthy.
🛏️ Final Thoughts:
This dish is not for the faint of heart or the calorie-conscious. It’s meant to be enjoyed wholeheartedly—with a nap or Netflix session waiting after. It’s the kind of dinner that earns reactions like:
“I swear when my hubby and I ate this, we stuffed ourselves silly. We both needed help to get in bed!”
And trust me—you’ll be making it again.
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