CHICKEN BREASTS WITH PARSLEY-CAPER PESTO
A pesto made with parsley, lemons, and capers adds a savory tang to this roasted-chicken-and-potatoes dinner. Cooking thin lemon slices mellows their bite and softens their rinds, so you can eat them whole or just squeeze their juice over the finished dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss potatoes with 2 teaspoons oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, peel 3 strips zest from lemon, then thinly slice lemon crosswise. In a food processor, puree lemon zest, parsley, walnuts, capers, 2 tablespoons oil, and 1 tablespoon water until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. With a paring knife, cut a 1-inch horizontal slit in thick end of each breast; using your fingers, create a deep pocket between meat and bone. Tightly pack each pocket with pesto. Spread more pesto under skin. Rub chicken with remaining teaspoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Add chicken and lemon slices to sheet. Roast until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are golden, 35 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 687 g, Fat 40 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 61 g, SaturatedFat 9 g
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Esmahil Eea
[email protected]This dish is a perfect example of how simple ingredients can come together to create something truly special.
oluwapamilerin ajao
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken, and this recipe definitely delivers. The pesto adds a ton of flavor, and the chicken is cooked perfectly.
Eiman Fatima
[email protected]This is a great recipe for beginners. It's simple to follow and doesn't require any special ingredients.
Aripa Rahman
[email protected]I love that this dish is healthy and delicious. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Anusha Iftekhar
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Koko Bagm
[email protected]I would make this dish again, but I would make some changes to the recipe.
Aylin Alfaro
[email protected]Overall, I thought this dish was just okay.
Valerie Chiiya
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry.
Peterson Mumbi
[email protected]This dish was a little too salty for my taste. I think I will use less salt next time.
ajay kumar pandey
[email protected]I used store-bought pesto for this recipe, and it was still very good. I can't wait to try it with homemade pesto next time.
Richards Blessing
[email protected]This was my first time making chicken with pesto, and it turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.
Sk Yasin
[email protected]I made this dish for a party, and it was a big success. Everyone loved the chicken and the pesto.
sky Jahed
[email protected]This was a simple but delicious dinner. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the pesto added a nice touch.
Md Novi Hossain
[email protected]I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The pesto was tangy, and the chicken was tender and juicy.
Njabulo Mbele
[email protected]This chicken dish was a hit with my family! The pesto was flavorful, and the chicken was cooked to perfection.