Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Make the Pesto: In a food processor, combine fresh cilantro, minced garlic, toasted pine nuts, grated parmesan cheese, olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth yet slightly textured.
- Prepare Chicken: Pat chicken tenders dry with paper towel. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat skillet over medium heat.
- Coat the Chicken: Brush half of the cilantro pesto over each chicken tender until fully coated.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in skillet. Add chicken tenders and cook for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden. Flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until safe internal temperature is reached.
- Rest and Serve: Remove tenders from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve garnished with extra cilantro, lime wedges, and toasted pine nuts.
Nutrition
Notes
Letting the chicken rest ensures juiciness. Fresh ingredients enhance flavor, and cooking in batches avoids overcrowding the pan.
