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Keto Pesto Chicken with Asparagus

Name: Keto Pesto Chicken with Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 racions
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 340 g chicken breast halved horizontally to create 4 thinner cutlets; 250 g asparagus woody ends trimmed; 2 tassa fresh basil packed; 0,25 tassa parmesan cheese grated; 0,25 tassa pine nut toasted; 2 gra garlic minced; 1 cs lemon juice; 0,5 tassa olive oil; 0,5 ct salt; 0,25 ct black pepper freshly ground

This simple and flavorful dish features tender chicken breasts coated in a vibrant homemade pesto, served alongside crisp-tender asparagus. It's a perfect weeknight meal that's quick to prepare and low in carbs.

Una recepta original de Forkin

Temps total: 40 min
Racions: 2
Dificultat: Fàcil
Per ració: 620 kcal

Sense gluten

Informació sobre al·lèrgens: pot contenir llet, fruita seca i fruits de closca. Si teniu al·lèrgies, comproveu sempre els envasos dels ingredients.

Preparació prèvia

Llista d’ingredients

340 gchicken breast, halved horizontally to create 4 thinner cutlets
250 gasparagus, woody ends trimmed
0,5 ctsalt
0,25 ctblack pepper, freshly ground

pesto

2 tassafresh basil, packed
0,25 tassaparmesan cheese, grated
0,25 tassapine nut, toasted
2 gragarlic, minced
1 cslemon juice
0,5 tassaolive oil

Estris

tongs · food processor · baking sheet · parchment paper · meat thermometer · oven-safe skillet

Elaboració

Pas a pas

1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Uns 5 min
2
Prepare the pesto: Combine the fresh basil, parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts, garlic, and lemon juice in a food processor.
Uns 3 min
3
Pulse the ingredients until roughly chopped, then slowly drizzle in the olive oil while the processor is running until a smooth, thick pesto forms. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: Adjust the consistency with more olive oil if needed for a thinner pesto.
4
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: Drying the chicken helps achieve a better sear.
5
Spread about two tablespoons of the prepared pesto evenly over one side of each chicken cutlet.
Uns 1 min
6
Arrange the asparagus on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Uns 2 min
7
Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon of olive oil.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: A cast iron skillet works great for getting a nice sear.
8
Place the pesto-coated chicken breasts, pesto-side up, into the hot skillet. Sear for 3-4 minutes until golden brown on the bottom.
Uns 4 min
Nota de cuina: Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
9
Transfer the skillet with the chicken to the preheated oven. Add the baking sheet with the asparagus to the oven as well.
10
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 74°C/165°F) and the asparagus is tender-crisp.
Uns 12 min
Nota de cuina: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is safely cooked.
11
Remove from the oven. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: Resting the chicken helps keep it juicy.
12
Serve the pesto chicken alongside the roasted asparagus, with any remaining fresh pesto on the side for drizzling.

Per ració

Nutrició

78%Puntuació

Calories: 620,3kcal
Proteïnes: 70,3g
Hidrats de carboni: 10,7g
Greixos: 33,2g
Fibra: 3,8g
Sucre: 3,5g

Estimació basada en les quantitats dels ingredients. Els valors poden variar segons les marques i les substitucions.

Conservació

Com conservar-ho

Store leftover chicken and asparagus in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Com reescalfar-ho

Reheat gently in a microwave or a skillet over low heat until warmed through.