with Sweet Bell Peppers and Basmati Pilaf
Lemon and basil pesto make a fresh and zesty sauce for tender chicken that's served with feta and a savoury basmati pilaf for an extra-tasty supper.
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Utensils
Tags
Chicken Breasts
2 unit
Basmati Rice
0.75 cup
Sweet Bell Pepper
160 g
Yellow Onion
56 g
Lemon
1 unit
Feta Cheese, crumbled
0.25 cup
Basil Pesto
0.25 cup
Oil
1 tbsp
Salt
0.125 tsp
Pepper
0.125 tsp
Unsalted Butter
1 tbsp
Zesty Garlic Blend
1 tbsp
Before starting, preheat the oven to 425°F. Wash and dry all produce. Add 1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 cups) water, 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter and half the Zesty Garlic Blend to a medium pot. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.Once boiling, add rice, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 12-14 min.Remove from heat. Set aside, still covered.
Meanwhile, zest, then juice half the lemon. Cut remaining lemon into wedges. Core, then cut pepper into 1/2-inch pieces. Peel, then cut half the onion into 1/4-inch pieces (whole onion for 4 ppl).
Pat chicken dry with paper towels, then season with salt, pepper and remaining Zesty Garlic Blend. Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then chicken. Sear until golden-brown, 2-3 min per side. Transfer chicken to an unlined baking sheet. Roast in the middle of the oven until cooked through, 12-14 min.**
Meanwhile, heat the same pan over medium-high. When hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then peppers and onions. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp, 5-6 min. Transfer veggies to a plate, then cover to keep warm.
Meanwhile, add pesto, half the lemon zest and 1/2 tsp (1 tsp) lemon juice to a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then stir to combine.
Fluff rice with a fork, then season with salt. Stir in veggies and remaining lemon zest.Thinly slice chicken.Divide pilaf and chicken between plates.Spoon lemon-pesto sauce over chicken.Sprinkle with feta. Squeeze a lemon wedge over top, if desired.
750
kcal
Calories
28
g
Fat
9
g
Saturated Fat
73
g
Carbohydrate
6
g
Sugar
5
g
Dietary Fiber
50
g
Protein
140
mg
Cholesterol
740
mg
Sodium