HEALTHY RECIPE: Pesto Encrusted Chicken

If golden color is desired, turn your oven up to broil for the last couple minutes of cooking to get a golden color on top.  Also, remember that if you are working with a large or thicker fillet to make sure you adjust the cooking time.

INGREDIENTS:

4 ounces, 2 each Chicken breast

2 T. Panko crumbs

 

Pesto:

2 cups Basil leaves, fresh

2 T. Pine nuts

4 T. Parmesan cheese, fresh

1 T. Olive oil

1 T. Fresh garlic, minced

2 tsp. Lemon juice

½ tsp. Kosher salt

STEPS:

• Preheat oven to 375˚F.


• In food processor place all the pesto ingredients


• Processes until ingredients are well blended and somewhat smooth.


• Lightly spray baking sheet with cooking spray.


• Place chicken breasts on baking sheet.


• Pat one tablespoon of pesto on top of each filet.


• Then sprinkle panko over top of each chicken breast.


• Lightly spray over chicken with pan spray.


• Place sheet pan in oven and cook for about 12-15 minutes.


• Serve with your favorite sauce or as is, is great!

Active Time – about 20 minutes

Total Time - about 20 minutes

NUTRITION:SERVINGS 2; SERVING SIZE 1 chicken breast; CALORIES 145kcal; FAT 4gm