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.
Forkinによるオリジナルレシピ
- 合計時間
- 40 分
- 人数
- 2
- 難易度
- 簡単
- 1人分
- 620 kcal
アレルゲン情報: 乳、ナッツ類、木の実類を含む可能性があります。アレルギーがある場合は、必ず材料の包装を確認してください。
下ごしらえ
材料
材料
- 340 gchicken breast, halved horizontally to create 4 thinner cutlets
- 250 gasparagus, woody ends trimmed
- 0.5 小さじsalt
- 0.25 小さじblack pepper, freshly ground
pesto
- 2 カップfresh basil, packed
- 0.25 カップparmesan cheese, grated
- 0.25 カップpine nut, toasted
- 2 片garlic, minced
- 1 大さじlemon juice
- 0.5 カップolive oil
調理器具
tongs · food processor · baking sheet · parchment paper · meat thermometer · oven-safe skillet
作り方
手順
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
約5 分
- 2
Prepare the pesto: Combine the fresh basil, parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts, garlic, and lemon juice in a food processor.
約3 分
- 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.
約2 分
調理のヒント: 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.
約1 分
調理のヒント: 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.
約1 分
- 6
Arrange the asparagus on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
約2 分
- 7
Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon of olive oil.
約2 分
調理のヒント: 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.
約4 分
調理のヒント: 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.
約12 分
調理のヒント: 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.
約5 分
調理のヒント: 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.
1人分
栄養情報
- カロリー
- 620.3kcal
- たんぱく質
- 70.3g
- 炭水化物
- 10.7g
- 脂質
- 33.2g
- 食物繊維
- 3.8g
- 糖類
- 3.5g
レシピの材料と分量から算出した推定値です。ブランドや材料の置き換えによって変わる場合があります。
おいしく保存
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.