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PESTO CHICKEN WITH BLISTERED TOMATOES
Inspired by CookingLight.com
INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2 tbsp olive oil, divided
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1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts, pounded to a 1-inch thickness
6 tbsp spinach pesto
2 cups cherry tomatoes
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
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Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp red wine vinegar
1/4 cup whole-wheat panko
2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil. 2. Season chicken with salt and pepper, and add it to pan. Cook chicken for 5 minutes on each side, then remove pan from heat. 3. In a bowl, combine panko, Parmesan cheese, and butter. 4. Spread pesto over chicken and top with panko mixture. 5. Broil chicken for 2 minutes on high heat until browned. 6. In a skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. 7. Add tomatoes and cook for 6 minutes. 8. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. 9. Season tomato mixture with salt and pepper, and add red wine vinegar. 10. Serve tomatoes with broiled chicken.
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