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Classic Chicken & Basil Pesto Topping

Classic Chicken & Basil Pesto Topping

with Charred Garlicky Greens & Lemon
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on May 04, 2026
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Calories
: 
402 kcal
Protein
: 
37.8g protein
Preparation Time
: 
25 minutes
Difficulty
: 
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Cashew
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts and wheat.
Serving amount

1

Baby Broccoli

1 packet

Basil Pesto

(Contains: Milk, Cashew;)

330 g

Chicken Thigh

2

Garlic

1 packet

Green Beans

1

Lemon

Calories402 kcal
Energy (kJ)1680 kJ
Fat23.4 g
of which saturates4.3 g
Carbohydrate8.9 g
of which sugars5.5 g
Dietary Fibre8.4 g
Protein37.8 g
Sodium247 mg
Potassium6.3 mg
Calcium1.2 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
•Large Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Steps

Get prepped
1

• Trim baby broccoli and halve any thicker stalks lengthways. Trim green beans. Finely chop garlic. Slice lemon into wedges. • Place your hand flat on top of chicken thigh and slice through horizontally to make two thin steaks. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.

Cook the greens
2

• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over high heat. • Cook baby broccoli and green beans, tossing, until tender, 5-6 minutes. • Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Squeeze over some lemon juice and season to taste. Transfer to a bowl and cover to keep warm.

Cook the chicken
3

• Return frying pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. • Cook chicken steaks until cooked through, 3-6 minutes each side (cook in batches if your pan is getting crowded). TIP: The chicken is cooked when it is no longer pink inside.

Finish & serve
4

• Divide seared chicken thigh and charred garlicky greens between plates. • Top chicken with basil pesto. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges. Enjoy!

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