Roast Chicken with Pumpkin Seed Pesto

Roast Chicken with Pumpkin Seed Pesto

freshpressedoliveoil.com

Roast chicken infused with herby pumpkin seed pesto made with fresh cilantro and garlic. Perfect for a flavorful dinner party main.

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Cooking tools:

  • Food processor
  • Roasting pan
  • Roasting rack
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Carving knife
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Paper towel
  • Spatula
  • Airtight container

Ingredients

  • 1 3-1/2- to 4-pound chicken
  • 2 tablespoons, separated, plus 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup hulled green pumpkin seeds (pepitas), unsalted
  • 1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, rinsed and patted dry
  • 1/2 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, rinsed and patted dry
  • 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons water, more as needed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime, more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

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