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