Keto Pesto Chicken with Asparagus
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.
Izvorni recept autora Forkin
- Ukupno vrijeme
- 40 min
- Porcije
- 2
- Težina
- Lako
- Po porciji
- 620 kcal
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Priprema
Sastojci
Sastojci
- 340 gchicken breast, halved horizontally to create 4 thinner cutlets
- 250 gasparagus, woody ends trimmed
- 0,5 žličicasalt
- 0,25 žličicablack pepper, freshly ground
pesto
- 2 šalicafresh basil, packed
- 0,25 šalicaparmesan cheese, grated
- 0,25 šalicapine nut, toasted
- 2 češanjgarlic, minced
- 1 žlicalemon juice
- 0,5 šalicaolive oil
Oprema
tongs · food processor · baking sheet · parchment paper · meat thermometer · oven-safe skillet
Postupak
Korak po korak
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Oko 5 min
- 2
Prepare the pesto: Combine the fresh basil, parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts, garlic, and lemon juice in a food processor.
Oko 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.
Oko 2 min
Napomena kuhara: 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.
Oko 1 min
Napomena kuhara: 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.
Oko 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.
Oko 2 min
- 7
Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon of olive oil.
Oko 2 min
Napomena kuhara: 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.
Oko 4 min
Napomena kuhara: 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.
Oko 12 min
Napomena kuhara: 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.
Oko 5 min
Napomena kuhara: 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.
Po porciji
Nutritivne vrijednosti
- Kalorije
- 620,3kcal
- Bjelančevine
- 70,3g
- Ugljikohidrati
- 10,7g
- Masti
- 33,2g
- Vlakna
- 3,8g
- Šećeri
- 3,5g
Procijenjeno prema količinama sastojaka u receptu. Vrijednosti mogu varirati ovisno o robnim markama i zamjenama.
Pravilno čuvanje
Store leftover chicken and asparagus in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a microwave or a skillet over low heat until warmed through.
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