Easy Hasselback Crumbed Pesto Chicken
with Garlic-Herb Pumpkin Wedges
- Gluten
- Wheat
- Milk
- Eggs
- Soy
- May contain traces of allergens
Get ready to meet the chicken of your dreams! With a crispy coating and tasty pockets of basil pesto, every bite is a flavour bomb. Teamed with roasted pumpkin wedges and a leafy salad, this is definitely a dinner worth staying in for. This recipe is under 650kcal per serving
Ingredients
1
butternut pumpkin
1 sachet
garlic & herb seasoning
1 packet
panko breadcrumbs
(Contains: Gluten, Wheat; May be present: Soy.)
1 packet
chicken breast
1 packet
basil pesto
(Contains: Milk;)
1 punnet
cherry tomatoes
1 bag
mixed salad leaves
1 packet
garlic aioli
(Contains: Eggs;)
Not included in your delivery
olive oil
1 tsp
white wine vinegar
1 tsp
honey
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan-forced. Cut the butternut pumpkin into wedges. Place the pumpkin and garlic & herb seasoning on a lined oven tray. Drizzle with olive oil and season. Toss to coat and spread in a single layer. Roast until tender, 25 minutes. TIP: Peel the pumpkin if you prefer!
While the pumpkin is baking, combine the panko breadcrumbs and a generous drizzle of olive oil in a small bowl. Season. Meanwhile, cut deep slices into the chicken breast at 1cm intervals, taking care not to slice all the way through. Place the chicken, cut-side up, on a second lined oven tray. Coat with the basil pesto. Season and sprinkle with the pangrattato, gently pressing down to form an even coating. Bake until cooked through, 12-16 minutes (depending on thickness). TIP: Chicken is cooked through when it's no longer pink inside.
Meanwhile, halve the cherry tomatoes. In a medium bowl, combine the white wine vinegar, honey and a drizzle of olive oil. Season. Add the mixed salad leaves and cherry tomatoes. Toss to coat.
Divide the pesto hasselback chicken between plates. Serve with the pumpkin wedges and garden salad. Top with the garlic aioli.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many loved the pesto-panko combo on the chicken, finding it deliciously crispy and flavourful. The garlic-herb pumpkin was a tasty surprise for some.
- Ease of prep: Customers found this recipe quick and simple to prepare, with the hasselback technique offering an easy way to elevate crumbed chicken.
- Suggestions: Some recommended adding parmesan to the crumb for extra flavour. A few suggested swapping the salad for hot veggies or adding cucumber for crunch.
- Leftovers: The chicken and pumpkin reheated well for lunch the next day, maintaining their flavour and texture.
- Cooking tips: Several noted the chicken needed longer cooking time than stated. Some found shallow frying the chicken produced better results than baking.
