Roasted Chicken with Walnut-Arugula Pesto

Roasted Chicken with Walnut-Arugula Pesto
Roasted Chicken with Walnut-Arugula Pesto might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 1317 calories, 86g of protein, and 101g of fat each. This recipe covers 35% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of thyme sprigs, wine, olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and primal diet.

Instructions

1
In a large bowl, toss the chicken, garlic, shallots, lemon zest and juice, thyme, parsley, olive oil and wine; season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
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2
Preheat the oven to 42
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3
Set a rack on a rimmed baking sheet.
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4
Remove the chicken from the marinade, scraping off the solids. Arrange the chicken on the rack, skin side up. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the skin is golden and crisp and an instant-read thermometer inserted in a thigh registers 16
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5
Transfer the chicken to a platter and serve with the Walnut-Arugula Pesto.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In1 h
Servings4
Health Score14
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