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

O rețetă originală de Forkin

Durată totală: 40 min.
Porții: 2
Dificultate: Ușoară
Per porție: 620 kcal

Fără gluten

Informații despre alergeni: poate conține lapte, nuci și fructe cu coajă lemnoasă. Verifică întotdeauna ambalajele ingredientelor dacă ai o alergie.

Pregătirea ingredientelor

Ingrediente

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

pesto

2 canăfresh basil, packed
0,25 canăparmesan cheese, grated
0,25 canăpine nut, toasted
2 cățelgarlic, minced
1 lingurălemon juice
0,5 canăolive oil

Ustensile

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

Mod de preparare

Pas cu pas

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

Valori nutriționale

78%Scor

Calorii: 620,3kcal
Proteine: 70,3g
Carbohidrați: 10,7g
Grăsimi: 33,2g
Fibre: 3,8g
Zahăr: 3,5g

Estimare bazată pe cantitățile ingredientelor din rețetă. Valorile pot varia în funcție de mărci și înlocuiri.

Păstrează gustul bun

Păstrare

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

Reîncălzire

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