One pot basil pestochicken thighs - Extra large standard

One-Pot Basil Pesto Chicken Thighs

with Garlic-Butter Rice & String Beans

990 cals

25 mins

Description

Experience the oneness with this rewarding recipe. By using only one pot, the goal is to minimize messiness and maximize coziness. Chicken thighs are seared to tender in an olive-dotted herb blend, followed by buttery rice dotted with garlic and shallot, and moistened with demi-glace for extra flavour. String beans are the last item to toss in as the casserole finishes in the oven, so it’ll be piping hot for that final drizzle of basil pesto.

Contains:

Cashews, Milk

Ingredients

for 2 servings

(Double for 4 portions)

  • 4 Chicken thighs

  • 15ml Minced garlic

  • 300g String beans

  • 45ml Basil pesto

  • 1 Shallot (or onion)

  • 160g White rice

  • 12g Chicken demi-glace

  • 7.5g Olive Branch spices (garlic, red bell pepper, dried black olives, basil, oregano, salt, parsley, lemon powder, sunflower oil, black pepper)

Nutrition

Total fat

53g

Saturated Fat

16g

Sodium

970mg

Total carbs

85g

Sugar

9g

Protein

46g

Fibres

6g

Recipe Instructions

One-Pot Basil Pesto Chicken Thighs - Step #1 Start the chicken
Step 1: Start the chicken
Preheat the oven to 450°F. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel; season with ½ the spices and S&P. In a large, oven-safe pot, heat a drizzle of oil on medium-high. Add the chicken and cook, 2 to 3 min. per side, until partially cooked. Transfer to a plate, leaving any browned bits in the pot. Reserve the pot.
One-Pot Basil Pesto Chicken Thighs - Step #2 Mise en place
Step 2: Mise en place
Meanwhile, remove the stem ends of the string beans; halve crosswise. Halve, peel and thinly slice the shallot.
One-Pot Basil Pesto Chicken Thighs - Step #3 Start the rice
Step 3: Start the rice
In the reserved pot, heat a drizzle of oil on medium. Add the garlic and shallot. Sauté, scraping up any browned bits, 30 sec. to 1 min., until fragrant. Add 1 ¼ cups water, 3 tbsp butter (double both for 4 portions), the rice, demi-glace, remaining spices and S&P; bring to a boil. Cover, transfer to the oven and bake, 8 to 10 min., until the rice is partially cooked.
One-Pot Basil Pesto Chicken Thighs - Step #4 Finish the chicken, string beans & rice
Step 4: Finish the chicken, string beans & rice
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the string beans, a drizzle of oil and S&P. When the rice is partially cooked, remove from the oven and add the chicken and string beans. Cover and bake, 8 to 10 min., until the string beans are crisp-tender, the chicken* is cooked through and the rice is tender.
One-Pot Basil Pesto Chicken Thighs - Step #5 Finish & serve
Step 5: Finish & serve
In a small bowl, combine the pesto and 1 tbsp oil (double for 4 portions). Divide the rice between your plates. Top with the chicken and string beans. Drizzle the chicken with the pesto. Bon appétit!