Pan Fried Chicken With Red Pepper Pesto Recipes

PAN-FRIED CHICKEN WITH RED PEPPER PESTO

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine red peppers, pine nuts and Parmesan cheese and process until pureed. With machine running, drizzle in olive oil. Set aside.
• In a large well-oiled skillet over medium heat, add chicken and cook for 4 to 6 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
• Transfer to serving plate and top chicken with pesto.

3-INGREDIENT PESTO FRIED CHICKEN

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.

CHICKEN, RED BELL PEPPER, & PESTO PASTA

Steps:

• Cook bell pepper in 2 tsp oil in a small saucepan. Remove from pan.
• Cook whole chicken breast in leftover oil, plus ~2tsp. Remove from pan. Allow to cool. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
• Mix pesto package with water and oil. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Turn heat to low.
• Add chicken and pepper to pesto sauce, cook under low heat, covered, ~5 minutes, until everything's warm.
• Mix pasta into the sauce, pepper, and chicken.
• Keep on low heat, uncovered, 5 minutes to let flavors mingle (or not, if you want more distinct flavor).
• Enjoy!

PESTO PAN-FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch.
• Coat chicken with pesto, then dip in flour, then dip in egg mixture and lastly, dip in seasoned bread crumbs combined with Parmesan cheese.
• In a large nonstick or well-seasoned skillet, over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Add chicken and cook about 2 minutes on, each side, until coating is golden brown and chicken is cooked through. Remove to a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Add more oil to the skillet as needed during frying.
• Garnish with lemon slices and basil.