Pesto Marinated Chicken With Roasted Vegetables Recipe

Name: Pesto Marinated Chicken With Roasted Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup pesto sauce; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 sweet potatoes, with skins cut into 1 inch wedges; 1 russet potato, with skin cut into 1 inch wedges; 2 onions, cut into 1/4 inch thick rings; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts; basil leaves, to taste; Vinaigrette; 2 tablespoons pesto sauce; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lime, juiced; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1/4 cup pesto sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 sweet potatoes, with skins cut into 1 inch wedges
1 russet potato, with skin cut into 1 inch wedges
2 onions, cut into 1/4 inch thick rings
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
basil leaves, to taste
Vinaigrette
2 tablespoons pesto sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lime, juiced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon sugar
salt and pepper

1
In a glass baking dish combine pesto and lime juice. Add the chicken and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for 12-24 hours.
2
With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 400u00b0F.
3
On a baking sheet, toss the sweet potatoes, potato and onions with 2 T olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Bake, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are al dente, about 20 minute Keep warm.
4
In a skillet, brown the chicken on each side in the remaining oil. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to the baking sheet beside the vegetables, and bake until the chicken is cooked through.
5
Vinaigrette:.
6
Meanwhile, combine all the vinaigrette ingredients in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
7
Slice the chicken and serve with the vegetables.
8
Sprinkle with pine nuts and basil leaves and drizzle with vinaigrette.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup pesto sauce, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 sweet potatoes, with skins cut into 1 inch wedges, and more.

Yes, Pesto Marinated Chicken With Roasted Vegetables falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pesto Marinated Chicken With Roasted Vegetables

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