Chicken with lemon thyme pesto (recipe)

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Chicken with lemon thyme pesto (recipe)
NameChicken with lemon thyme pesto
IngredientsChicken pieces Pistachio nut Olive oil Fresh ground black pepper Lemon wedge
Cooktime (in hours)0.833333333
Preptime (in hours)1
Totaltime (in hours)1.833333333
Keto friendlinessKeto friendly
Calories562.6
Fat46.8
Protein32.1
Carbohydrate2.9
Fiber1.1
Net carbohydrates1.8
Sugar0.8
Saturated fat10
Cholesterol (mg)120.8
Sodium113.2
Servings6
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Chicken with lemon thyme pesto (recipe) is a keto friendly food item with net carbohydrates of about 1-2 per serving.
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Recipe instructions

  1. If desired, skin chicken.
  2. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a food processor or blender combine lemon thyme and pistachio nuts; cover and process or blend with several on/off turns until finely chopped.
  4. With procesor or blender running, gradually drizzle in oil, stopping to scrape down sides as necessary.
  5. Stir in freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  6. Set aside.
  7. For a charcoal grill, arrange medium hot coals around a drip pan.
  8. Test for medium heat above pan.
  9. Place chicken, bone side down, on a grill rack over drip pan.
  10. For gas grill place chicken adjacent to heat source.
  11. Cover and grill for 50 to 60 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (instant read thermometer reads 180 8C for breasts or 180 8C for thighs and drumsticks), turning chicken and brushing with half the pesto during the last 5 minutes of grillling.
  12. Reserve remaining pesto for another use.
  13. Serve with lemon wedges.

    Food tags
    Poultry, Meat, Kid Friendly, Spring, Summer, Savory, Broil/Grill, Oven,, Inexpensive


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