Happy Friday everyone! Today I am sharing my version of Basil Pesto and then I will incorporate it into a tasty chicken sandwich.
First, let us start off with the pesto… Here is a list of what you
need…
4 ounces of Basil (usually sold in a 4 ounce box at the
market)
4 ounces of spinach
4 ounces of pecorino romano
2 ounces parmesano reggiano
5 garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon of chili flakes
1+1/4 cups extra virgin olive oil
1 large lemon
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
and a food processor
This costs about $8-9 to make in my neck of the woods up here in Seattle,
but, it yields about 24 ounces of fresh pesto! At about $0.38/ounce thats
pretty awesome. Plus, this is a ingredient that has tons of uses AND freezes
extremely well!
Step 1
Place the chunks of parmesan and pecorino in your food processor with
bottom blade attachment and turn on. Let run until very small pebbles have been
created.
Step 2
Add the garlic and pulse until incorporated
Step 3
Add the basil, stems and all!!! Pulse until broken down and then add the
spinach and repeat. (***I use spinach because it has a neutral flavor compared
to the basil and you can double the size of your recipe without putting a damper
on your grocery bill! But if you're feeling sassy…. Just double the
basil!)
Step 4
Add the juice of the lemon, pepper flakes, salt and pepper and turn the
processor to the on position and let run.
Step 5
Slowly drizzle the olive oil into the processor until you have a smooth
consistency and let run for about 15-20 additional seconds.
That is it! Simple, easy and packed with flavor! Transfer
to a storage container.
***A trick we use in the the restaurants is to take a small piece of
plastic film and place it over the surface of the pesto before you put on a lid
so it can keep the beautiful vibrant green color without the risk of oxidation.
Lasts for a week in the fridge and up to a month in the
freezer.
Now for the Pesto Chicken Sandwich with fresh Mozzarella and Roma Tomatoes
What you need to serve 4…
4 ciabatta or torta rolls
2 chicken breasts
2 ounces mayonnaise
2 ounces of FRESH PESTO
2 Roma Tomatoes
8 slices of fresh mozzarella (*** you can purchase this in 2-1 pound logs
at Cosco for $7.99 instead of paying $5.99 for a 5 ounce ball at the grocery
store.)
Olive Oil
Red Wine Vinegar
Salt and Pepper
Pre-Heat your oven to 350
1. Mix the mayo and pesto together
2. Slice 2 chicken breasts in half and place on plastic
film as pictured, put another piece of plastic on the top and pound with a
tenderizer until they are even. Place in a vessel and drizzle with oil,
vinegar, salt and pepper.
3. Heat up a skillet, slice your rolls in half and drizzle
with olive oil then toast in the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet (because it is already hot) start
to sear your chicken breasts, flip over, place the cheese on top and then toss
it in the oven for about 4-5 minutes.
5. While chicken is finishing in the oven, dress your
bread with the pesto mayonnaise.
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