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Baked Pesto & Plant-Based Crumbed Chick'n

Baked Pesto & Plant-Based Crumbed Chick'n

with Roasted Sweet Potato & Salad
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on August 17, 2026
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Calories
: 
722 kcal
Protein
: 
31.3g protein
Preparation Time
: 
25 minutes
Difficulty
: 
Easy
Allergens:
  • Gluten
  • Soy
  • Wheat
  • Milk
  • Almond
  • Gluten
  • Soy
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Cashew
  • Eggs
  • Macadamia
  • Walnut

Hop into the long weekend with this crackin’ red pesto plant-based crumbed chick'n that’s as simple as it is delicious. The red pesto keeps the chicken juicy while helping that golden Parmesan crust stick for a festive, cheesy finish. Served with vibrant sides to balance the richness, it’s an egg-cellent addition to your Easter spread. Due to local availability, the ingredients you receive may be a little different to what's pictured. It'll be just as delicious, just follow your recipe card!

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

Panko Breadcrumbs

(Contains: Wheat, Gluten May be present: Gluten, Soy)

1 packet

Parmesan Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

1 packet

Red Pesto

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

1 packet

Mixed Salad Leaves

1

Tomato

1

Cucumber

2

Sweet Potato

Energy (kJ)3020 kJ
Calories722 kcal
Fat24.4 g
of which saturates4.9 g
Carbohydrate89.2 g
of which sugars18.2 g
Dietary Fibre16.1 g
Protein31.3 g
Sodium961 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ

Cooking Steps

Bake the plant-based crumbed chicken
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 and cover to keep warm.

Roast the potato
2

• Meanwhile, cut potato into bite-sized chunks. • Spread potato over a large microwave-safe plate. Cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave potatoes on high, 3 minutes. • Drain any excess liquid, then place potatoes on a second lined oven tray. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and toss to coat. • Spread out evenly, then roast until golden and tender, 10-15 minutes.

Make the salad
3

• Meanwhile, grate carrot (see ingredients). • In a large bowl, combine the honey with a drizzle of vinegar and olive oil. • Add carrot and deluxe salad mix, tossing to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Finish & serve
4

• Divide plant-based crumbed chick'n, potato chunks and rainbow salad between plates. Sprinkle over Parmesan cheese. • Serve with creamy pesto dressing. Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on July 2026
  • Flavour: The dish is on the mild side, so consider adding extra spices or seasoning to boost the overall flavour.
  • Suggestions: Spicing up the plant-based chicken before or during cooking can make a noticeable difference to the finished dish.
AI-generated from customer reviews

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