7 February, 2017

Paleo Creamy Basil & Tomato Chicken — Foraged Dish

Posted in : Chicken, Dinner, Paleo on February 7, 2017 by : wendland99

Paleo Creamy Basil & Tomato Chicken Paleo

Gluten-Free, Grain-Free    |   Caitlin Sherwood    |   Seared chicken is smothered in a creamy pesto sauce and served with warm cherry tomatoes.

• Serves: 4
• Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
• 1/2 yellow onion
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
• 1 package basil
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• Salt & Pepper
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 teaspoon arrowroot powder
• 1/3 cup cold water
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half

Directions

1. Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it sizzles. Slice the onion into strips while the oil heats, and then add it to the pan. Cook until translucent.
2. Once the onion is translucent, add the chicken to the pan. Cook for 12 minutes, then flip over and cook for 13 more minutes. (To get the best sear, avoid moving it around too much between flips). Chicken should be cooked through. If it is not, continue to cook until chicken has no pink in the middle and juice run clear).
3. Meanwhile, prepare the pesto: place the garlic in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the garlic is finely minced. Add the sunflower seeds and pulse serval times. Add the nutrition yeast, a sprinkle of salt, and a dash of pepper to the food processor. Finally, add the basil and avocado oil. Pulse until the basil is well minced.
4. In a small bowl, whisk the arrowroot powder into the water. Add the coconut milk, and then whisk in the pesto. Pour the sauce into the skillet with the chicken. Bring to a gentle simmer. Add the sliced cherry tomatoes. Allow to simmer for 1-2 more minutes, until tomatoes are warmed, and serve

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