Best Cilantro Pesto Chicken Legs Recipes

Chicken with Ginger-Cilantro Pesto image

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

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 teaspoon cayenne pepper
7 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 boneless chicken breast halves with skin

Steps:

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.

Cilantro Pesto Chicken Tenders image

Provided by tinebean21

Categories Chicken

Time 2h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs chicken breast tenders
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped walnuts
2 medium garlic cloves
1 1/2 cups loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, and tender stems
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh Italian parsley, and tender stems
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

In a food processor, finely chop the walnuts and garlic.
Add cilantro, parsley, salt and pepper and process until finely chopped.
With processor running, slowly add the oil to create a smoothe puree.
Place chicken in large, resealable bag plastic bag, add the marinade and seal tightly.
Make sure marinade is evenly distributed on all the chicken tenders.
Refrigerate for 2 hours.
Remove chicken from bag and thread on skewers.
Grill over direct high heat for about 6 to 8 mins, turning over once.
Serve warm with lime wedges.

Cilantro Pesto image

Yield makes 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups (packed) cilantro leaves
3/4 cup (packed) añejo or feta cheese
1/2 cup roasted salted sunflower seeds
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 jalapeño chile, stemmed and seeded
3/4 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Combine the cilantro, cheese, sunflower seeds, lime juice, and jalapeño in a food processor and pulse to combine. With the machine running, gradually add the olive oil. Season the pesto to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours. Bring to room temperature and stir before using.