Best ways to combine pesto chicken

pesto chicken a simple and light main dish, yet very tasty at the same time, perfect to enjoy for lunch or dinner with a good side dish.

Season	All the seasons
Ingredients	10
Ease of the	Easy
Ready in	25 min

If we’re looking for a simple and light main dish that is also really tasty, chicken steaks are perfect. And if we prepare them in the air fryer, everything becomes more convenient and faster, making it an ideal everyday recipe to bring to the table when we don’t have much time to spend in the kitchen.

chicken pesto

Chicken pesto : how to prepare them in the air fryer

Chicken pesto : how to prepare them in the air fryer
The preparation of these chicken pesto is very easy, and what makes the recipe special and delicious is the marinade, which keeps the meat moist and very flavorful. You start with the marinade mixture, which we made by combining olive oil, honey, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried rosemary and thyme, sweet paprika, salt, and grated cheese in a bowl.

Place the chicken thighs in the marinade, making sure to coat them well, and let the meat rest for at least ten minutes. The longer you let it rest, the more flavorful it will become. After the resting time, simply place the marinated chicken in the air fryer basket and cook at 200°C (400°F) for about 20 minutes, until the chicken steaks are cooked through on the inside and nicely golden on the outside.

chicken and pesto

chicken and pesto once ready, serve the air-fried chicken steaks immediately, while they are still hot and steaming. This meat dish is perfect for an everyday lunch or dinner, and you can pair it with many side dishes—from classic roasted potatoes, to grilled vegetables, or a simple and fresh fennel salad.

Come on, let’s take a detailed look at how to prepare this main dish that combines flavor and lightness. Then write to us to let us know if you tried it and what you think!

pesto chicken bake

How to prepare a delicious pesto chicken bake

chicken pesto

Looking for chicken pesto ideas? Explore simple and tasty recipes that combine chicken and pesto for delicious meals everyone will love.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 6 chicken thighs
• 60 ml olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons grated cheese
• Dried rosemary, to taste
• Dried thyme to taste
• Sweet paprika, to taste
• Fine salt to taste

Method

 

1. In a bowl, combine the olive oil, honey, lemon juice, minced garlic, rosemary and thyme, sweet paprika, grated cheese, and salt.
   
2. Mix everything well to obtain a uniform mixture, which will be used as a marinade for the chicken steaks.”
   
3. Place the chicken thighs in the prepared marinade, making sure they are well coated. Let them marinate for about 10 minutes.
   
4. Now place the marinated chicken thighs in the basket lined with parchment paper, making sure they are arranged in a single layer without overlapping. Cook the meat at 200°C (400°F) for about 20–25 minutes, or until the chicken steaks are golden and fully cooked inside.
   
5. Serve the chicken steaks hot with their juices, optionally accompanied by a side dish of your choice.
   

Tips
Thighs are the perfect cut for this recipe because they stay juicy and flavorful. We used boneless thighs, but you can leave the bone in if you prefer. Alternatively, boneless drumsticks also work. If you prefer chicken breast, choose a thick piece, let it marinate for about half an hour, and keep in mind that it will cook faster.

You can customize the marinade in many ways, changing herbs and spices or omitting the honey if you want it less sweet.

Storage
If you have leftover chicken steaks, let them cool completely, then store them in the fridge in an airtight container and eat them within a day, reheating in the air fryer or in a pan.