| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 20 minutes |
| Servings |
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into fillets)
- 500 gms cherry tomatoes
- 3 cups fresh basil
- 3 garlic cloves
- ½ cup pine nuts
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- ½ cup Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper as needed
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Instructions
- Blend all the ingredients except chicken and tomatoes to get a fine, smooth paste. Store in an air-tight container and refrigerate.
- Smother a dollop of pesto on the chicken fillets and season with salt and pepper as needed. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and grill the chicken for about 5-6 minutes each on both sides. Once done, set the chicken aside and grill the tomatoes.
- Garnish with a dollop of pesto on top of grilled chicken and serve hot with roasted tomatoes.
Recipe Notes
Recipe Tip
You can also use a store-bought jar basil pesto.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature is ideal for baking the pesto chicken?
You can bake the chicken fillets at 180° C for about 30 minutes. Take the chicken out, place the tomatoes, and bake again for another 20 minutes.
What can I use if I don't find pine nuts?
You can use almonds, walnuts or even cashew nuts to make pesto if pine nuts aren't available.