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

Oryginalny przepis autorstwa Forkin

Łączny czas: 40 min
Porcje: 2
Trudność: Łatwy
Na porcję: 620 kcal

Bezglutenowy

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Przygotowanie stanowiska

Składniki

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

pesto

2 szklankafresh basil, packed
0,25 szklankaparmesan cheese, grated
0,25 szklankapine nut, toasted
2 ząbekgarlic, minced
1 łyżkalemon juice
0,5 szklankaolive oil

Sprzęt

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

Sposób przygotowania

Krok po kroku

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

Wartości odżywcze

78%Ocena

Kalorie: 620,3kcal
Białko: 70,3g
Węglowodany: 10,7g
Tłuszcz: 33,2g
Błonnik: 3,8g
Cukry: 3,5g

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Przechowywanie

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

Odgrzewanie

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