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Lemon-Pesto Chicken Tenders

Lemon-Pesto Chicken Tenders

with Sweet Bell Peppers and Basmati Pilaf
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Calories
730 kcal
Protein
49g protein
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Sulphites
  • Egg
  • Milk
  • Mustard
  • Peanuts
  • Crustaceans
  • Fish
  • Tree nuts
  • Sesame
  • Wheat
  • Sulphites
  • Soy
  • May contain traces of allergens
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

¾ cup

Basmati Rice

(Contains: Egg, Milk, Mustard, Peanuts, Crustaceans, Fish, Tree nuts, Sesame, Wheat, Sulphites, Soy, May contain traces of allergens)

1 unit(s)

Sweet Bell Pepper

½ unit(s)

Yellow Onion

½ unit(s)

Lemon

¼ cup

Feta Cheese, crumbled

(Contains: Milk)

¼ cup

Basil Pesto

(Contains: May contain traces of allergens, Milk, Soy, Sulphites)

7 g

Zesty Garlic Blend

(Contains: Milk, Mustard, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Tree nuts, Wheat, May contain traces of allergens, Sulphites)

320 g

Chicken Breast Tenders

Not included in your delivery

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

1 tbsp

Oil*

¼ tsp

Salt*

1 tbsp

Butter*

(Contains: Milk)

Calories730 kcal
Fat28 g
Saturated Fat9 g
Carbohydrate70 g
Sugar5 g
Dietary Fiber3 g
Protein49 g
Cholesterol150 mg
Sodium950 mg
Trans Fat0.4 g
Potassium900 mg
Calcium125 mg
Iron3 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Cooking Steps

Cook rice
1
  • Wash and dry all produce.
  • Using a strainer, rinse rice until water runs clear.
  • To a medium pot, add 1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 cups) water, 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter and half the Zesty Garlic Blend. Cover and bring to a boil over high.
  • To the boiling water, stir in rice, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 13-15 min, until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
  • Remove from heat. Set aside, still covered.
Prep
2
  • Meanwhile, zest, then juice half the lemon. Cut remaining lemon into wedges.
  • Core, then cut pepper into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Peel, then cut half the onion (whole onion for 4 servings) into 1/4-inch pieces.
Cook chicken
3
  • Pat chicken dry with paper towels, then season with salt, pepper and remaining Zesty Garlic Blend.
  • Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high.
  • When hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then chicken. Sear for 3-4 min per side, until golden.
  • Transfer chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm
  • Carefully wipe out pan.
Cook veggies
4
  • Reheat the same pan (from step 3) over medium-high.
  • When hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then peppers and onions. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-6 min, stirring occasionally, until veggies are tender-crisp.
  • Transfer to a plate, then cover to keep warm.
Make lemon-pesto sauce
5
  • To a small bowl, add pesto, 1 tsp (2 tsp) lemon zest and 1/2 tsp (1 tsp) lemon juice.
  • Season with salt and pepper, then stir to combine.
Finish and serve
6
  • Fluff rice with a fork, then season with salt. Stir in veggies and 1 tsp (2 tsp) lemon zest.
  • Thinly slice chicken.
  • Divide pilaf between bowls. Top with chicken.
  • Spoon lemon-pesto sauce over chicken.
  • Sprinkle with feta.
  • Squeeze a lemon wedge over top, if you like.
7

If you've opted to get chicken breast tenders, disregard instructions to preheat oven.

8

Prep chicken tenders in the same way as the chicken breast. When the pan is hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then chicken. Sear chicken for 3-5 min per side, until cooked through. Disregard instructions to roast chicken in the oven. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm. Carefully wipe out the pan. Continue with recipe as written.

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