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Outdoor chicken with pesto and potatoes in a baking dish
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Outdoor chicken with pesto and potatoes in a baking dish

A simple baking-dish meal with chicken, potatoes and pesto. Suited to camping with an oven or a covered grill – made with everyday ingredients you can find in most stores.

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45 min total
3 servings
Very Easy

Ingredients

servings
Units
  • Chicken in baking dish

    • 1.3 lb Chicken breast or chicken thighs
    • 1.3 lb Potato wedges
    • 3 tbsp Green pesto
    • 2 tbsp Oil
    • 1 tsp Salt
    • ½ tsp Pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the dish

    1. Preheat the oven or grill with lid to about 200°C.
    2. Toss the potatoes with oil, salt and pepper in a baking dish.
    10 min
    200°C
    Oven
  2. 2

    Add chicken and pesto

    1. Place the chicken on top of the potatoes.
    2. Spread pesto over the chicken.
    3. Bake for about 30–35 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the chicken is cooked through (core temperature 75°C).
    35 min
    200°C
    Oven
  3. 3

    Rest and serve

    1. Let the dish rest a few minutes before serving.
    2. Serve straight from the baking dish.
    5 min

Details

Nutrition

Calories

920kcal

Protein

70g

Fat

55g

Carbs

70g

Serving Size

600g

Dietary

Allergens

MælkNødder

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve with a fresh salad for extra crunch.

Drink Pairings

  • • Alkoholfrei: Campfire coffee

Side Pairings

  • • Green salad

Dessert Pairings

  • • Fruit

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 2 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store covered in the refrigerator

Tips

Preparation

  • • Cut the potatoes smaller if you want them tender sooner.

Cooking

  • • Turn the potatoes halfway for a crispier surface.

Serving

  • • Can also be made with red pesto for a change.

Variations

Flavor

  • Try red pesto instead of green

Health

  • Use a little less pesto and oil

Method

  • Oven
  • Grill with lid

Toppings

  • Grated parmesan

Author

C

Camilla

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Author

C

Camilla