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Pesto Chicken

Chicken breast or thigh coated in pesto sauce with herb infusion. Pan-seared or roasted until cooked through, finished with a bright green herb coating.

40
min
4
servings
369
kcal
39.9g
protein

Ingredients

4 servings
Pesto1/2 cup
Olive oil2 tbsp
Garlic2 cloves
Salt1 tsp
Carrot1 medium
Onion1/2 medium

Method

1

Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.

2

In a small bowl, combine pesto, minced garlic, and lemon juice.

3

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

4

Place chicken in the hot skillet and sear for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.

5

Spread or brush the pesto mixture over the cooked chicken during the last minute of cooking, allowing it to warm through.

6

If cooking vegetables, add carrot and onion to the skillet alongside the chicken or in a separate pan; sauté until tender, about 8–10 minutes.

7

Transfer chicken and vegetables to a serving plate and serve warm.

Nutrition, per serving

Calories369 kcal
Protein39.9 g
Carbohydrate5.4 g
Fat21 g
Fibre1.4 g
Sodium1010.6 mg

Per serving. Changing servings scales the amounts, not these figures.

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