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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 porsiyon
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 340 g chicken breast halved horizontally to create 4 thinner cutlets; 250 g asparagus woody ends trimmed; 2 su bardağı fresh basil packed; 0,25 su bardağı parmesan cheese grated; 0,25 su bardağı pine nut toasted; 2 diş garlic minced; 1 yemek kaşığı lemon juice; 0,5 su bardağı olive oil; 0,5 çay kaşığı salt; 0,25 çay kaşığı 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.

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Toplam süre: 40 dk.
Porsiyon: 2
Zorluk: Kolay
Porsiyon başına: 620 kcal

Glütensiz

Alerjen bilgisi: süt, kuruyemişler ve sert kabuklu yemişler içerebilir. Alerjiniz varsa malzeme ambalajlarını mutlaka kontrol edin.

Ön hazırlık

Malzemeler

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

pesto

2 su bardağıfresh basil, packed
0,25 su bardağıparmesan cheese, grated
0,25 su bardağıpine nut, toasted
2 dişgarlic, minced
1 yemek kaşığılemon juice
0,5 su bardağıolive oil

Ekipman

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

Hazırlanışı

Adım adım

1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Yaklaşık 5 dk.
2
Prepare the pesto: Combine the fresh basil, parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts, garlic, and lemon juice in a food processor.
Yaklaşık 3 dk.
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.
Yaklaşık 2 dk.
Aşçının notu: 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.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
Aşçının notu: 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.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
6
Arrange the asparagus on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Yaklaşık 2 dk.
7
Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon of olive oil.
Yaklaşık 2 dk.
Aşçının notu: 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.
Yaklaşık 4 dk.
Aşçının notu: 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.
Yaklaşık 12 dk.
Aşçının notu: 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.
Yaklaşık 5 dk.
Aşçının notu: 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.

Porsiyon başına

Besin değerleri

78%Puan

Kalori: 620,3kcal
Protein: 70,3g
Karbonhidrat: 10,7g
Yağ: 33,2g
Lif: 3,8g
Şeker: 3,5g

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Tazeliğini koruyun

Saklama

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

Yeniden ısıtma

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