Appetizers
December 10, 2013
Calories
617
Sodium
465mg
19% DV
Fat
27g
41% DV
Protein
20g
41% DV
Carbs
71g
24% DV
Fiber
5g
23% DV
Chicken Pesto Arincini
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These arancini are so easy to make and wonderfully crispy and flavorful! The chicken, pesto and mozzarella makes them hearty and filling, so you can decide how big you want to make them if you’re making this as an appetizer along with other items.
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1 tablespoon butter
2 shallots, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup Arborio rice
1/2 cup dry cup wine
3 1/2 cups chicken stock, HOT
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 chicken breast, pounded to 1/2? thin
salt and white pepper to taste
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, shredded
oil for frying
For Pesto:
2 cups basil
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup toasted pinenuts
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
2 cloves garlic, minced
fresh lemon juice to taste
salt and pepper to taste
Dredging station (in 3 separate dishes):
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups panko bread crumbs
2 shallots, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup Arborio rice
1/2 cup dry cup wine
3 1/2 cups chicken stock, HOT
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 chicken breast, pounded to 1/2? thin
salt and white pepper to taste
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, shredded
oil for frying
For Pesto:
2 cups basil
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup toasted pinenuts
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
2 cloves garlic, minced
fresh lemon juice to taste
salt and pepper to taste
Dredging station (in 3 separate dishes):
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups panko bread crumbs
In sauté pan or skillet, heat butter over medium heat and sauté shallots until they begin to turn translucent. Add garlic and sauté about 2 minutes longer, being careful not to burn garlic. Add Arborio and...
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Nutritions
Calories
617
Sodium
465mg
19% DV
Fat
27g
41% DV
Protein
20g
41% DV
Carbs
71g
24% DV
Fiber
5g
23% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat
7g
39%
Polysaturated Fat
3g
21%
Monosaturated Fat
15g
99%
Cholesterol
32mg
11%
Sodium
465mg
19%
Potassium
281mg
8%
Protein
20g
41%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber
5g
23%
Sugar
2g
5%
Vitamin A
802IU
16%
Vitamin B6
0.9mg
45%
Vitamin C
5mg
9%
Calcium
195mg
19%
Iron
2mg
13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.