Lemon Basil Pesto Rice with Grilled Chicken & Tomatoes
Ingredients
2 quarter chickens
¼ cup olive oil
1 ½ tsp mixed herbs
2 Tbsps chicken seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
1 cup Akila Parboiled Rice, cooked according to packaging instructions
1 Tbsp basil pesto
2 Tbsps lemon juice
1 punnet cherry tomatoes
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Method
01
Method
Preheat the oven to 180℃.
02
Method
Mix 2 tablespoons of the olive oil with the mixed herbs, chicken seasoning and garlic powder.
03
Method
Place the chicken quarters onto a baking tray and pour the oil over the chicken until evenly coated—season with salt and pepper.
04
Method
Grill the chicken for 20-30 minutes until golden and crispy outside
05
Method
While the chicken is in the oven, mix the Akila Parboiled Rice with the basil pesto and pan fry for 3-5 minutes until fragrant and well combined.
06
Method
Once the chicken has cooked, remove it from the oven and set it aside.
07
Method
Arrange the cherry tomatoes onto the same pan, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and grill for 10 minutes or until lightly charred.
08
Method
Plate all elements together and serve warm