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Arugula Pesto Chicken
LPHJ Kitchen
If you love the peppery taste of arugula, try this easy Arugula Pesto Chicken. Serve it over zucchini pasta for a healthy dinner option!
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Ingredients:
4 small chicken breasts
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp Italian Seasonings
1 tsp minced garlic
Arugula Pesto
4 cups fresh arugula
1 cup fresh basil
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp sea salt
2 roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
4 cups cooked zucchini pasta -
Instructions:
In a bowl, combine chicken breasts, olive oil, vinegar, Italian seasonings and minced garlic. Toss to coat. Grill chicken breasts over medium heat for about 6-8 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Alternatively, you can saute the chicken breasts in a large skillet over medium heat for about 6-8 minutes on each side.
Meanwhile, combine arugula, pine nuts, basil, garlic and salt in a food processor. While greens are blending, drizzle in olive oil. Blend until smooth. Slice chicken breasts and place over zucchini pasta. Top with tomato slices and arugula pesto. Sprinkle a little parmesan cheese if desired. - Link to full recipe: Find the whole recipe & the story behind it here!
- Serves: 4
- Cuisine: European - Italian
- Cooking method: Grill/barbeque
- Special ingredients: no dried fruits, no seeds, no beans / legumes / pulses, no alcohol, no grains
- Just right for...: Great for kids, Elegant evenings, Comfort food, Quick & easy, Light fare, Summer favorites
- Top 8 allergens?: gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, fish-free, shellfish-free, peanut-free
- Active/prep time: 0-15 minutes
- Total time (inc active/prep): 15-30 minutes
- Specialty Diets: Paleo
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