Appetizers

Chicken Pesto Arincini

December 10, 2013

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.

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

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.

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Nutritions

Calories
587

Sodium
187mg
7% DV

Fat
23g
36% DV

Protein
5g
10% DV

Carbs
97g
33% DV

Fiber
4g
16% DV

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Fat

Saturated Fat 5g 28%

Polysaturated Fat 4g 26%

Monosaturated Fat 13g 84%

Cholesterol 15mg 5%

Sodium 187mg 7%

Potassium 172mg 4%

Protein 5g 10%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 4g 16%

Sugar 50g 100%

Vitamin A 152IU 3%

Vitamin B6 0.93mg 46%

Vitamin C 1mg 2%

Calcium 55mg 5%

Iron 1mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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