Beyond a sauce, pesto makes a fantastic binder for crispy-crusted chicken. It also serves as the creamy contrast to the crunchy Parmesan and panko topper. For a vegetarian option, sear portobello mushroom caps, top side down, until browned. Fill each mushroom with about 11/2 tablespoons pesto, sprinkle with panko mixture, and broil. The cherry tomatoes become intensely juicy when cooked whole over high heat. Serve with the pesto chicken, a simple salad, and some torn whole-grain bread. The tomato mixture would also be delicious over pasta, tossed with roasted Broccolini, or mashed and spread over crostini.
Ingredients
2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 (6-oz.) skinless, boneless chicken breasts, pounded to 1-in. thickness 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided 1/4 cup whole-wheat panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted 6 tablespoons spinach pesto (from Spinach Pesto Pasta with Shrimp) 3 cups multicolored cherry tomatoes 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
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Nutritional Information
Calories 419 Fat 22.7g Satfat 5.5g Monofat 10.6g Polyfat 4g Protein 43g Carbohydrate 11g Fiber 3g Cholesterol 137mg Iron 2mg Sodium 525mg Calcium 95mg Sugars 4g Est. added sugars 0g
How to Make It
Step 1
Preheat broiler to high.
Step 2
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add chicken to pan; cook 5 minutes on each side. Remove pan from heat.
Step 3
Combine panko, cheese, and butter in a bowl. Spread pesto evenly over chicken in pan; top with panko mixture, pressing to adhere. Place pan in oven; broil 2 minutes or until browned.
Step 4
Heat remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add tomatoes; cook 6 minutes or until softened. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and vinegar. Serve with chicken. How many pounds have you lost this month? At Dieta Efectiva you can lose 10-12 Lbs your first week and 2-5 Lbs every week after. Visit us at at dietaefectiva.net to learn more about our program CG
