Chicken with Ginger-Cilantro Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/3 cup salted roasted macadamia nuts
1/4 cup chopped peeled fresh ginger
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
7 tbsp vegetable oil
4 boneless chicken breast halves with skin

Directions:

Combine first 5 ingredients in processor. Blend until nuts are finely chopped. Add 6 tablespoons oil and process until well blended. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before using.)
Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; sauté until brown and cooked through, about 6 minutes per side.
Transfer chicken breasts to plates. Top each with some pesto and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	793.08 Kcal (3320 kJ)
Calories from fat	558.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	62.05g	95%
Cholesterol	175.12mg	58%
Sodium	1138.92mg	47%
Potassium	644.92mg	14%
Total Carbs	19.17g	6%
Sugars	1.05g	4%
Dietary Fiber	3.31g	13%
Protein	44.95g	90%
Vitamin C	2.7mg	5%
Iron	2.6mg	14%
Calcium	69.8mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	313.87 Kcal (1314 kJ)
Calories from fat	221 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	24.56g	95%
Cholesterol	69.31mg	58%
Sodium	450.74mg	47%
Potassium	255.23mg	14%
Total Carbs	7.59g	6%
Sugars	0.42g	4%
Dietary Fiber	1.31g	13%
Protein	17.79g	90%
Vitamin C	1.1mg	5%
Iron	1mg	14%
Calcium	27.6mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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