Pan Fried Chicken With Red Pepper Pesto Recipes

PESTO FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cut the chicken into 8 pieces. In a large bowl, whisk together the milk and pesto; add the chicken, then soak and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Remove the chicken and pat dry. In a shallow plate, whisk together the flour, paprika and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper, then dredge the chicken in the mixture to coat.
• Heat a few inches of vegetable oil in a large pot until it registers 350˚ F on a deep-fry thermometer. Add the chicken and fry, turning occasionally, until golden, 12 to 15 minutes; transfer to paper towels to drain.

PESTO PAN-FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch.
• Coat chicken with pesto, then dip in flour, then dip in egg mixture and lastly, dip in seasoned bread crumbs combined with Parmesan cheese.
• In a large nonstick or well-seasoned skillet, over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Add chicken and cook about 2 minutes on, each side, until coating is golden brown and chicken is cooked through. Remove to a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Add more oil to the skillet as needed during frying.
• Garnish with lemon slices and basil.

3-INGREDIENT PESTO FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Pour oil into a large heavy skillet fitted with thermometer to come 1/2" up sides. Heat over medium-high until thermometer registers 350°F. Place breadcrumbs in a shallow dish or rimmed baking sheet.
• Season chicken all over with salt and pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Spread 1/4 cup pesto all over chicken. Dip chicken into breadcrumbs, turning to coat and pressing with your fingertips to adhere.
• Carefully add chicken to hot oil, then reduce heat to medium. Fry 4 minutes, then flip and continue to fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 2 minutes more. Transfer to a wire rack.
• Serve chicken with pesto alongside for dipping.