Description
These Cilantro Pesto Chicken Tenders are flavorful and easy to make. Tender chicken tenders are coated in a vibrant cilantro pesto and quickly cooked to perfection in a skillet. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Tenders:
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders, tendon removed
- Morton kosher salt
For the Cilantro Pesto:
- 1/2 cup Cilantro Pesto or pesto of choice
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Lightly season chicken tenders with salt. Toss the chicken with pesto to coat.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil, then add the chicken tenders in a single layer. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
- Serve: Enjoy the chicken tenders over a salad, pilaf, in a sandwich, or on their own.
Notes
- If you desire more pesto flavor, mix extra pesto with a drizzle of olive oil and spoon over the cooked tenders before serving.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop, in the oven, or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 378 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 304mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 106mg
