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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Rafiq KhaskheliRK (Rksujawal)
[email protected]I'm not a fan of pesto, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the pesto crust was crispy and not overpowering.
Livi LaBore
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some leftover rotisserie chicken and it was delicious!
stupid man
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe. It was a lot of work for a very mediocre result.
Starking Upset
[email protected]This recipe is a waste of time and ingredients. The chicken was tough and the pesto crust was burnt.
Sarita Jha
[email protected]I thought this recipe was just okay. The chicken was a bit dry and the pesto crust was a bit bland.
SpamGamer
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my pesto crust didn't turn out crispy. It was more like a soggy mess.
Rizwan Gamy khail
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Felicia Uchechukwu
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for summer. It's light and refreshing, and it's a great way to use up fresh basil.
Xabik Acharya
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Jaweid Pasha
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pesto, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the pesto crust was crispy and not overpowering.
Natan Yosef
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pesto. I always have a jar of pesto in my fridge, so this is a go-to recipe for me.
Chaim Khan
[email protected]I thought the pesto crust was a bit too salty, but overall the dish was good.
Lalji Mandal
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry, but the pesto crust was delicious.
Roshana Jonkerman
[email protected]I was skeptical about how the pesto crust would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was crispy and flavorful, and it really complemented the chicken.
Qasim Naeem
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. I highly recommend it!
Kirk Saint
[email protected]I've tried many pesto-crusted chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The combination of flavors is perfect.
Angel Benitez
[email protected]I made this dish for dinner last night and it was a hit!
Kate Brian
[email protected]This pesto-crusted chicken recipe is a keeper! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the pesto crust was crispy and delicious.