GRILLED CHICKEN WITH AVOCADO PESTO
Sorry chicken, avocado is the star in this low-carb and protein-packed dish. It helps make a creamy dairy-free pesto that's filled with heart-healthy fats.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare an outdoor grill or a grill pan for medium heat.
- Whisk together 1 tablespoon of the oil and the lemon zest in a large bowl. Add the chicken to the oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Divide the chicken and thread onto metal or bamboo skewers.
- Toast the pine nuts in a small skillet over medium heat, tossing frequently, until light golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Let cool.
- Combine the pine nuts, basil, parsley, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper in a food processor. Process to make a coarse paste. Add the avocado, lemon juice and remaining 3 tablespoons oil and process until mostly smooth.
- Grill the chicken, turning often, until just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve the chicken dolloped with the pesto and any extra pesto on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 21 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 125 milligrams, Sodium 180 milligrams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 40 grams, Sugar 1 grams
GRILLED PESTO CHICKEN SANDWICHES
Grilled chicken sandwiches with tomato, mozzarella and pesto.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare a grill for medium-high heat.
- Halve the chicken breasts crosswise and pound each piece between two sheets of plastic wrap to an even thickness of about 3/4 inch. Toss the chicken pieces with the crushed red pepper, fennel seed, 1 tablespoon of the oil and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Brush the insides of the rolls with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
- Grill the chicken, turning once, until just cooked through, 8 to 9 minutes per side. During the last few minutes of cooking time, top each piece of chicken with a slice of mozzarella. Grill the rolls, oiled side down, until warmed and lightly charred, about 1 minute.
- Spread some pesto on the bottom halves of the rolls. Top with a slice of tomato, a piece of chicken, the remaining pesto and the top halves of the rolls.
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CHICKEN MUSHROOM PESTO SANDWICH WITH AVOCADO
A delicious way to use leftover chicken, with sauteed mushrooms and onion, melted cheese, and avocado. Accented with pesto spread, on a crusty roll. Vary ingredient quantities to suit what you have, and what you like. Makes a light supper or hearty lunch when accompanied with soup or salad. Recipe is for a single sandwich, but can easily be multiplied.
Provided by dianegrapegrower
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 1 sandwich, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine mayo, mustard, and pesto. Spread lightly on each half of the sandwich roll.
- Heat oil in small skillet. Saute mushrooms and onions until tender. Remove from heat.
- Assemble sandwich: On bottom, place sliced chicken. Top with sauteed onions and mushrooms, with cheese slice on top of all. Place loaded sandwich bottom and top on baking sheet, and place in 350F oven. Heat until cheese is melted. (You could also heat on the rack of a toaster oven).
- Remove from oven. Add avocado, salt and pepper to taste. Top with other half of roll.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 634.9, Fat 36.7, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 83.1, Sodium 681.9, Carbohydrate 40.5, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 3.9, Protein 36.7
CHICKEN PESTO SANDWICH
Tender chunks of chicken breast are cooked together with onion, zucchini, mushrooms, bell pepper, and pesto sauce for a flavorful sandwich filling that will satisfy a hungry crowd.
Provided by Allrecipes
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pan-Fried
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Combine chicken, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl; toss to coat.
- Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until chicken begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add yellow bell pepper, onion, zucchini, and balsamic vinegar and cook until onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Stir mushrooms and 1 tablespoon basil into chicken mixture and cook until mushrooms have softened, about 5 minutes. Add mozzarella cheese and pesto sauce; toss to coat. Stir in cherry tomatoes and cook until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Spoon chicken mixture into toasted buns and top each sandwich with 1/4 cup feta cheese and 1 1/2 teaspoons basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 959.9 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
CHICKEN PESTO SANDWICHES
These easy sandwiches are great for game day! They're tasty, and also so easy to prep ahead and assemble later at the event. Colleen Sturma - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Spread 1 tablespoon pesto over each chicken breast; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until no longer pink., Spread 3 tablespoons pesto over six slices of toast; layer with red peppers, chicken and cheese. Spread remaining pesto over remaining toast; place over top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 495 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 1048mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 37g protein.
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