Meal Kit
Piedmont Chicken Breast
with fresh mozzarella, pesto, and balsamic reduction caprese salad
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Tree Nuts (Pine Nuts), Milk
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbs
Chef
Justin Paruszkiewicz
Cooking chicken on the bone means more flavor than your workaday boneless, skinless version. We make the most of this juicy cut by coating it with an herbaceous spice blend, pan searing, and then finishing the chicken in the oven. A cut this elegant deserves a side with style. A salad of fresh mozzarella, heirloom cherry tomatoes, pesto, and a balsamic reduction is nothing short of gourmet.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 2 Bone-in Chicken Breasts
- 7 oz. Spinach
- 5 oz. Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes
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4 oz. Fresh Ciliegine Mozzarella
- 1½ fl. oz. Balsamic Vinegar
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2 Tbsp. Basil Pesto
- 1 Tbsp. Italian Seasoning Blend
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving) ZqwGdoqG
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Calories690
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Carbohydrates12g
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Net Carbs10g
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Fat40g
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Protein62g
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Sodium460mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Halve cherry tomatoes. Pat chicken breasts dry.
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2 Sear the Chicken
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Rub both sides of chicken with Italian seasoning and a pinch of salt and pepper. Add chicken to hot pan and cook until lightly browned, 4-5 minutes per side.
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3 Finish the Chicken
Transfer chicken to prepared baking sheet and roast until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 18-22 minutes. Remove from oven and rest at least 5 minutes. Wipe pan clean and reserve. While chicken roasts, sauté spinach.
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4 Sauté the Spinach
Line a plate with a paper towel. Return pan used to cook chicken to medium-high heat. Add 1 tsp. olive oil and spinach to hot pan. Cook, stirring often, until just wilted, 1-2 minutes. Season with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper. Remove spinach to towel-lined plate. Wipe pan clean and reserve.
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5 Prepare the Balsamic Reduction
Add balsamic vinegar to pan used to cook spinach and place over medium heat. Cook until reduced by half, 3-4 minutes. Remove from burner.
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6 Plate the Dish
Place a serving of spinach on a plate and rest chicken on top. Arrange cherry tomatoes and mozzarella next to chicken. Drizzle with balsamic reduction and basil pesto.
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