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Plant-Based Crumbed Chick'n & Red Pesto

Plant-Based Crumbed Chick'n & Red Pesto

with Balsamic Green Bean Salad
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on May 27, 2026
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Calories
537 kcal
Protein
22.9g protein
Preparation Time
45 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Gluten
  • Soy
  • Wheat
  • Almond
  • Milk
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Cashew
  • Eggs
  • Macadamia
  • Walnut

Plant-based crumbed Chick'n served with a vibrant red pesto sauce and a tangy balsamic green bean salad is on the menu tonight. With a perfect balance of savoury, fresh and zesty flavours, this one comes from our kitchen with love, right into yours! This recipe is under 650kcal per serving and under 40g carbohydrates per serving.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

300 g

Plant-Based Crumbed Chicken

(Contains: Gluten, Soy, Wheat)

1 packet

Red Pesto

(Contains: Almond, Milk May be present: Cashew, Eggs, Macadamia, Walnut)

1 packet

Rocket Leaves

1 packet

Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

2 packet

Green Beans

Not included in your delivery

1 drizzle

olive oil

Calories537 kcal
Energy (kJ)2250 kJ
Fat29.3 g
of which saturates3.2 g
Carbohydrate42.3 g
of which sugars8.8 g
Dietary Fibre12.4 g
Protein22.9 g
Sodium839 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
Large Non-Stick Pan
Baking Paper

Cooking Steps

Sear the lamb
1

• In a large frying pan, heat enough olive oil to coat base over medium-high heat.
• Cook plant-based crumbed chicken until golden and heated through, 2-3 minutes on each side.
• Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

Prep the green beans
2

• Trim green beans.

Cook the green beans
3

• Wipe out frying pan and return to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil.
• Cook green beans, tossing regularly, until tender, 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool.

Finish & serve
4

• To bowl with green beans, add rocket and balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Toss to combine and season.
• Slice plant-based crumbed chicken.
• Divide plant-based crumbed chicken and balsamic green bean salad between plates. Top plant-based crumbed chicken with red pesto. Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on July 2026
  • Flavour: The red pesto and balsamic vinaigrette bring a tangy, savoury balance to the dish.
  • Suggestions: Some found the meal a little simple; adding extra toppings or sides could make it feel more substantial.
AI-generated from customer reviews

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