Receita de Frango ao Pesto de Manjericão

Cooking delicious chicken with a fragrant pesto made from fresh manjericão is easier than you think! Here's how to prepare this tasty dish that’s perfect for any occasion.

Ingredientes:

• Pernas ou coxões de frango
• Mañeiro fresco (manjericão)
• Olive oil
• Salt
• Fresh garlic (optional)

Follow these simple steps to create a delicious dish:

1. Clean and season the chicken pieces with salt.
2. Finely chop fresh manjericão leaves.
3. Mix the chopped manjericão, garlic (if using), olive oil, and some salt in a bowl to make the pesto.
4. In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown on all sides.
5. Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a plate. Return the pan to the stove, add the manjericão pesto, and stir well to coat the chicken evenly.
6. Let it simmer for a few minutes until the flavors meld together perfectly.

Dica: Serve this dish with some pasta or rice for a complete meal. Enjoy your tasty Frango ao Pesto de Manjericão!