Manhattan Recipe
Limoncello Chicken Breast, Red Onion, Grape Tomatoes, Pine Nuts, Basil Pesto, Fresh Mozzarella, Pecorino Romano, EVOO
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine chicken breasts with limoncello, salt, and black pepper. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Prepare the Vegetables
Slice the red onion and halve the grape tomatoes. Set aside.
- 3
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of EVOO over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
- 4
- 5
Add Pine Nuts and Pesto
Stir in the pine nuts and basil pesto, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.
- 6
Finish with Cheese
Top each chicken breast with slices of fresh mozzarella and sprinkle with Pecorino Romano. Cover the skillet for a minute to melt the cheese.
- 7
Serve
Plate the chicken with the sautéed vegetables and drizzle with additional EVOO if desired. Enjoy!
