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Chicken with Ginger-Cilantro Pesto

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Like a traditional basil pesto, this sauce can also be mixed with pasta, stirred into soup for a lively accent or spread over grilled fish.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/3 cup salted roasted macadamia nuts
1/4 cup chopped peeled fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
7 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 boneless chicken breast halves with skin

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine first 5 ingredients in processor. Blend until nuts are finely chopped. Add 6 tablespoons oil and process until well blended. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before using.)

    Step 2

    Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; sauté until brown and cooked through, about 6 minutes per side.

    Step 3

    Transfer chicken breasts to plates. Top each with some pesto and serve.

TagsCilantroHerbs & SpicesScallionOnionRoot VegetableVegetableMacadamia NutNutChicken BreastChickenPoultryGingerMainDinnerNut FreeGluten FreeDairy FreeWeeknight Meals5 Ingredients or FewerSauteFood ProcessorBon Appétit
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