Pan-Seared Chicken with Cilantro Pesto

Name: Pan-Seared Chicken with Cilantro Pesto
Prep time: 16 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 237 milliliters packed fresh cilantro leaves; 3 cloves garlic, peeled; 59 milliliters low-fat sour cream; 2 Tbsps garlic-flavored or regular olive oil, divided; 3 Tbsps pine nuts; 1 teaspoons Salt and freshly ground black pepper, plus salt; 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

Pan-Seared Chicken with Cilantro Pesto might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 265 calories, 26g of protein, and 17g of fat. This recipe covers 17% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up cilantro leaves, salt and pepper, chicken breast halves, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 16 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and primal diet.

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.

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Place the chicken in the hot pan and cook until golden brown and just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.

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Whole Chicken

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Meanwhile, place the pine nuts in a small dry skillet and set over medium heat. Toast the nuts until golden brown, about 3 minutes, shaking the pan frequently to prevent burning.

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Transfer the pine nuts to a blender or food processor and add cilantro, sour cream, the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, the garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Process until smooth, adding water, as necessary, to create a thick paste.

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