Pesto Chicken Bites

Pesto Chicken Bites

Tender bite-size pieces of chicken breast, browned in a skillet and coated with basil pesto.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Cut the chicken into evenly sized pieces, then place them in a mixing bowl.

    Ingredients used: 680.0 gr Chicken Breast

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board, mixing bowl

  2. Step 2

    Add the salt and black pepper to the chicken and toss until evenly seasoned.

    Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Black Pepper, 4.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: mixing bowl, wooden spoon

  3. Step 3

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Olive Oil

    Cookware: large skillet

  4. Step 4

    Add the seasoned chicken in a single layer. Cook over medium heat, turning occasionally, until browned and the centers reach 74°C, 7–9 minutes.

    Timer: 8 min (fixed)

    Cookware: instant-read thermometer, large skillet, wooden spoon

  5. Step 5

    Remove the skillet from the heat, add the basil pesto, and toss until every piece is coated. Serve immediately.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 90.0 gr Basil Pesto

    Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: medium

Cook chicken to an internal temperature of 74°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3 days.

Risk factors

  • raw poultry cross-contamination
  • undercooked chicken
  • improper storage of leftovers