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CHICKEN WITH PESTO AND PARMESAN CHEESE

by Amanda Jennings
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prep time 45 Mins
cooks in 15 Mins
serves 4
skill level Easy

“Juicy and tender chicken with tangy pesto and nutty parmesan”

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Ingredients

  • 4 Chicken breasts
  • 2 tbl Spoons green pesto
  • 2 tbl Spoons of grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbl Spoon olive oil
  • Juice of x 1 lemon (Optional)
  • A handful of cherry tomatoes

TIP: You will also need tray/pan that can withstand the heat and woodburner gloves

Instructions

1

Flatten the chicken breast to a thickness of between 0.5 to 1cm

2

Place in a suitable roasting tray / pan

3

Evenly share and spread the pesto over the top side of the chicken breasts

4

Evenly share / sprinkle the parmesan cheese over the pesto and chicken breasts.

5

Scatter the cherry tomatoes around your chicken and pour over the olive oil and lemon juice.

6

Cover with cling film and place in the fridge until ready to use or at least 30 mins

7

Cook in your wood-fired oven rotating several times to achieve an even cook and golden colour approx 10/15 mins

8

Finally garnish with basil.

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