Relish the Exotic Flavours of Pesto Chicken at Home

Pan-fried chicken can be made in so many ways. So, why make the same old recipe for different occasions? Astonish your guests with an exotic brunch/lunch/dinner platter including scrumptious pesto chicken with roasted tomatoes. The freshness of basil and nutty flavour of pine or almonds gives it a unique taste. When accompanied by a side dish, it makes for a wholesome meal. Read on to know how to make pesto chicken within no time.

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Relish the Exotic Flavours of Pesto Chicken at Home

Course

Main Dish

Cuisine

American

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Servings

people

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into fillets)
• 500 gms cherry tomatoes
• 3 cups fresh basil
• 3 garlic cloves
• ½ cup pine nuts
• ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
• ½ cup Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper as needed

Course Main Dish Cuisine American Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 20 minutes Servings people Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into fillets) 500 gms cherry tomatoes 3 cups fresh basil 3 garlic cloves ½ cup pine nuts ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated ½ cup Extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper as needed

Instructions

1. Blend all the ingredients except chicken and tomatoes to get a fine, smooth paste. Store in an air-tight container and refrigerate.
2. Smother a dollop of pesto on the chicken fillets and season with salt and pepper as needed. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and grill the chicken for about 5-6 minutes each on both sides. Once done, set the chicken aside and grill the tomatoes.
3. Garnish with a dollop of pesto on top of grilled chicken and serve hot with roasted tomatoes.

Recipe Notes

Recipe Tip

You can also use a store-bought jar basil pesto.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What temperature is ideal for baking the pesto chicken?

You can bake the chicken fillets at 180° C for about 30 minutes. Take the chicken out, place the tomatoes, and bake again for another 20 minutes.

What can I use if I don't find pine nuts?

You can use almonds, walnuts or even cashew nuts to make pesto if pine nuts aren't available.