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This is the perfect Chicken recipe. Broiled Chicken Breasts with Pesto Sauce recipe pairs with both red wines, white wines and Rose wines. Red wines include: Barbera, Beaujolais, Carmenere, Chanti, Red Burgundy and Sangiovese. White wines include: Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Gruner Veltliner, Pinot Gris, Riesling Dry, Riesling Off-Dry and Vioginer. Chef Vivant's recommended perfect wine pairing is Chardonnay. Enjoy!
- 4each skinless chicken breast filets
- 2tablespoons vegetable oil
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- pesto sauce
- 1/3cup creme fraiche
- 1/3cup ready-made green or red pesto
- Preheat the broiler to high. Rinse the chicken breasts under cold water and dry with paper towel.
- Brush the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of the oil, using a pastry brush or the back of a teaspoon, then season with salt and pepper. Wipe the broiler rack with 1 teaspoon of the oil, using a folded paper towel, and put the chicken breasts on top.
- Place under the broiler so that the chicken is 4 in/10cm away from the heat. Cook for 10-12 minutes on each side, brushing frequently with the remaining oil, until cooked through. Check that the breasts are done by piercing with a skewer or knife at the thickest point - the juices that run out should be clear without a trace of blood.
- Prepare the pesto sauce. Mix together the creme frache and pesto in a small skillet and heat through over a low heat. Spoon the sauce over the chicken breasts and serve.
You could also serve the chicken breasts with 12 oz/340g fresh Napoletana sauce, warmed with 3 oz/90g sliced black olives. Or try a 14 oz/400g can of artichoke hearts, drained and finely chopped, combined with a 7 oz/200mL of ceme frache heated slightly.
Pairs with both red wines, white wines and Rose wines. Red wines include: Barbera, Beaujolais, Carmenere, Chanti, Red Burgundy and Sangiovese. White wines include: Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Gruner Veltliner, Pinot Gris, Riesling Dry, Riesling Off-Dry and Vioginer. Chef Vivant's recommended perfect wine pairing is Chardonnay.
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