Pesto Chicken

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Pesto chicken 


Planning for some yummy appetizer?

Try this juicy, creamy, flavourful, yummy Pesto chicken recipe!

This is one of juiciest  roasted chicken I have tried so far which has unique taste and incredible flavour. 

This is of the easiest and tastiest recipe which i am sure your kids will love. 

This recipe  is my own version of pesto chicken which is  one of the most loved appetizers in my house. 


Basil plant 

The key ingredient is fresh basil which is a must for this recipe. 

This basil plant in my kitchen garden is used for many Italian recipes. It gives fresh and authentic aroma to such dishes.  Basil is a powerfully aromatic herb. So use only required quantity. 

This dish can be served as an appetizer or  a side dish with any meal. Goes well with pita bread or roti too. 

Please note:

. Use spices as per your preference. 

. Fresh basil is a must for this dish. 

. Those who do not have fresh basil, can use dry basil for this recipe but you will not get this colour and unique flavour of fresh herb. 

. I have roasted chicken in the oven, you can fry in pan or air fryer too. 

. Roasting time depends on the size of the meat. 

. Instead of fresh cream, you can use parmesan cheese . 


Here is a simple easy recipe:

Recipe:

Ingredients:

  • 500 gms of chicken pieces
  • Pesto paste 
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt to taste 

Ingredients for pesto paste:

  • 10-12 basil leaves
  • 5-6 green chillies
  • 1/4 tsp pepper ( or little pepper powder)
  • 1/4 " ginger
  • 6-8 flakes of garlic
  • 1/4 cup hung curds
  • 1 tbsp fresh cream
  • 1 cardamom

Method:


Add all the ingredients for pesto paste to the grinding jar. 

Grind  to a fine paste. 

Add this paste to the washed & cleaned chicken pieces, add salt & lemon juice . Mix well and keep aside for 1-2 hours. ( Overnight is better)

Spread these pieces on a greased baking tray. 

Roast at 180°C for 20-25 minutes. 

Juicy , flavourful, yummy pesto chicken is ready to serve. 

It's super moist and just melts in your mouth. 

Serve hot as an appetizer or a side dish with any meal. 

This Pesto chicken is fried in a pan.
 
  Try this delicious dish & enjoy with              your loved ones. 

Thank you for visiting my blog. 








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