Chicken baked with pesto sauce
5 servings
70 minutes
Chicken baked with pesto sauce is a dish that embodies the true spirit of Italian cuisine. Tender meat infused with the aroma of fresh basil, pine nuts, and garlic creates a harmony of flavors complemented by a light spiciness of black pepper. Baking gives the chicken an appetizing golden crust, while juicy tomatoes added at the end bring refreshing notes. Historically, pesto originates from Liguria, where it is used to dress pasta and meat, and baked chicken with this sauce is a great example of tradition adaptation. The dish pairs perfectly with white wine or fresh vegetables, highlighting its Mediterranean character.
1
Blend basil, pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil in a blender.
- Purple basil: 1 bunch
- Pine nuts: 4 tablespoons
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
2
Salt and pepper the mixture.
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
3
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
4
Coat the chicken with pesto mixture. Place it in a fireproof dish. Send it to the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
- Poussin (young chicken): 1 piece
5
Cut the tomatoes into small cubes.
- Tomatoes: 3 pieces
6
Remove the chicken from the oven and add tomatoes to it. Return it for another 30-40 minutes. The chicken should brown.
- Tomatoes: 3 pieces
