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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 porcí
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 340 g chicken breast halved horizontally to create 4 thinner cutlets; 250 g asparagus woody ends trimmed; 2 hrnek fresh basil packed; 0,25 hrnek parmesan cheese grated; 0,25 hrnek pine nut toasted; 2 stroužek garlic minced; 1 lžíce lemon juice; 0,5 hrnek olive oil; 0,5 lžička salt; 0,25 lžička 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.

Originální recept od Forkin

Celkový čas: 40 min
Počet porcí: 2
Obtížnost: Snadné
Na porci: 620 kcal

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Suroviny

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

pesto

2 hrnekfresh basil, packed
0,25 hrnekparmesan cheese, grated
0,25 hrnekpine nut, toasted
2 stroužekgarlic, minced
1 lžícelemon juice
0,5 hrnekolive oil

Vybavení

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

Postup

Krok za krokem

1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Přibližně 5 min
2
Prepare the pesto: Combine the fresh basil, parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts, garlic, and lemon juice in a food processor.
Přibližně 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.
Přibližně 2 min
Poznámka kuchaře: 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.
Přibližně 1 min
Poznámka kuchaře: 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.
Přibližně 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.
Přibližně 2 min
7
Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon of olive oil.
Přibližně 2 min
Poznámka kuchaře: 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.
Přibližně 4 min
Poznámka kuchaře: 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.
Přibližně 12 min
Poznámka kuchaře: 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.
Přibližně 5 min
Poznámka kuchaře: 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.

Na porci

Výživové hodnoty

78%Skóre

Kalorie: 620,3kcal
Bílkoviny: 70,3g
Sacharidy: 10,7g
Tuky: 33,2g
Vláknina: 3,8g
Cukry: 3,5g

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Skladování

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

Ohřívání

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