Easy 3 Ingredient Pesto Chicken Recipes

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3-INGREDIENT PESTO FRIED CHICKEN

We like breadcrumbs here for an old-school cutlet feel, but panko would work just fine in their place.

Provided by Dawn Perry

Categories     3-Ingredient Recipes     Chicken     Pan-Fry     Fry     Basil     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7



3-Ingredient Pesto Fried Chicken image

Steps:

  • Pour oil into a large heavy skillet fitted with thermometer to come 1/2" up sides. Heat over medium-high until thermometer registers 350°F. Place breadcrumbs in a shallow dish or rimmed baking sheet.
  • Season chicken all over with salt and pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Spread 1/4 cup pesto all over chicken. Dip chicken into breadcrumbs, turning to coat and pressing with your fingertips to adhere.
  • Carefully add chicken to hot oil, then reduce heat to medium. Fry 4 minutes, then flip and continue to fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 2 minutes more. Transfer to a wire rack.
  • Serve chicken with pesto alongside for dipping.

Vegetable oil (for frying; about 2 cups)
1 cup plain fine breadcrumbs
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 4 large)
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup basil pesto, plus more for serving
Special Equipment
A deep-fry thermometer

3-INGREDIENT PESTO-GRILLED CHICKEN WITH PEACHES

Find a great prepared pesto and you can have dinner in no time! In this easy grilled dinner, the pesto works as both a simple marinade for the chicken and a finishing sauce. Grilling the peaches caramelizes their natural sugars and adds a smoky flavor to the stone fruit, turning them into a delicious side.

Provided by Katherine Sacks

Categories     3-Ingredient Recipes     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Chicken     Basil     Peach     Summer     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6



3-Ingredient Pesto-Grilled Chicken with Peaches image

Steps:

  • Whisk 1 1/2 cups pesto, 1/2 cup oil, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper in a medium bowl until smooth. Add chicken to bowl and slide your hand between skin and meat to loosen skin. Rub half of pesto mixture under skin, then half over outside. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
  • Prepare a grill for medium-high heat or heat a grill pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high; oil grate or pan. Season chicken with remaining 3/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Grill chicken, skin side down, covered, until golden brown and lightly charred, 7-9 minutes. Turn and grill until cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 165°F, 5-7 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  • Brush peach halves with oil. Reduce heat to medium and grill peaches, cut side down, until warmed through, 2-3 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk remaining 1/4 cup pesto and 2 Tbsp. oil in a small bowl. Arrange chicken and peaches on a platter and drizzle pesto sauce over. Serve remaining sauce alongside.

1 3/4 cups store-bought or homemade pesto, divided
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided, plus more for grill
1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
8 small bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)
4 ripe peaches, halved

EASY PESTO CHICKEN SKILLET

This is a tasty budget meal that incorporates a handful of ingredients found in your pantry. The key to this cooking properly is keeping the chicken and broccoli florets an even size. I highly recommend freshly prepared pesto.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Pesto Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14



Easy Pesto Chicken Skillet image

Steps:

  • Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir for about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer chicken to a bowl and keep warm.
  • Pour chicken broth into the skillet and add gemelli. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 8 minutes. Add broccoli and cook, stirring occasionally, until completely cooked, about 5 more minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese, whipping cream, and pesto until combined. Return chicken to the skillet and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 68.3 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 1361.6 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

6 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 clove garlic, minced
3 cups chicken broth
6 ounces gemelli pasta
3 cups small broccoli florets
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
½ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
¼ cup whipping cream
¼ cup fresh basil pesto
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

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