PESTO-CRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Blend pesto, chopped walnuts, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and grated lemon peel in processor just until combined. Place chicken on large rimmed baking sheet. Coat all of chicken with pesto mixture. Drizzle with oil. Bake chicken until cooked through, about 30 minutes. Transfer chicken to platter. Tent with foil.
- Strain pan juices into small bowl, pressing on solids in strainer to extract as much liquid as possible. Whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over chicken. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve.
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Sajjad Malok
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and everyone loved it. It was a hit!
Abuchi Michael
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's a new favorite!
Audrey Gaynor
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe.
Kaluperuma Rusiru Silva
[email protected]This recipe is a winner!
Cricket offical Star
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Emmanuel julius
[email protected]I'll definitely be making this again.
Jaeden Vasquez
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Siyabonga Msomi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. It was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
Alessandro Tosi
[email protected]This dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like something from a fancy restaurant.
Kashif Saha
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but this recipe changed my mind. The pesto crust was delicious and complemented the chicken perfectly.
Botlhale moagi
[email protected]The chicken was cooked to perfection, with a crispy crust and moist interior. The pesto crust added a wonderful flavor and aroma to the dish.
Sorif Miha
[email protected]I used homemade pesto for this recipe, and it took the dish to a whole new level. The herbaceous aroma and nutty flavor of the pesto really shone through.
Z'Riyah Robinson
[email protected]I was craving something flavorful and comforting, and this pesto-crusted chicken definitely hit the spot. It was a quick and easy meal to prepare, and the results were incredible.
JOE ANN BENNINGHOFF
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a novice cook like me. The chicken turned out amazing, with a crispy crust and tender, juicy meat.
Md rakib Gazi
[email protected]What a fantastic dish! The pesto-crusted chicken was a hit with my family. They loved the combination of flavors and textures.
Sikhumbuzo Daniel Nkosi (Skhumba)
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken came out perfectly cooked, with a delightful crunch from the pesto crust and a moist, flavorful interior.
Luis enrique Perez c√°mara
[email protected]The pesto crust on the chicken breasts was a burst of flavor in every bite. It was crispy and aromatic, perfectly complementing the tender and juicy chicken.