Pan-Seared Chicken with Saucy Fusion Duo

Ingredients

- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons pesto
- 2 tablespoons salsa verde
- 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons Thai curry paste
- 3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
- 2 tablespoons mole sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken:
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides of each breast with salt and pepper.

2. Create Fusion Sauces:
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise and pesto. Mix until well blended to create the pesto mayonnaise.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the salsa verde and barbecue sauce for the salsa barbecue mix.

3. Prepare the Pan:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Allow the oil to heat until shimmering.

4. Cook the Chicken:
- Place the chicken breasts in the skillet. Sear for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).

5. Apply Sauces:
- Lower the heat to medium.
- Spread the pesto mayonnaise over half of each chicken breast.
- Spread the salsa barbecue mix over the other half.

6. Simmer in Flavors:
- Add the Thai curry paste, teriyaki sauce, and mole sauce around the chicken in the pan. Gently stir these sauces together to form a rich, aromatic bed.
- Allow the chicken to simmer in this mixture for an additional 3-4 minutes, basting occasionally with the sauce to enhance the flavor.

7. Final Touches:
- Remove the pan from heat.
- Garnish the chicken with freshly chopped cilantro.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation time: PT10M
10 minutes

- Cooking time: PT20M
20 minutes

Total Time

- PT30M
30 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Pan-seared chicken
- Fusion cuisine
- Easy dinner
- Gourmet chicken
- Quick recipe
- Flavorful dishes
- Pesto chicken
- Chicken variation
- Sauce mix
- Unique chicken recipe

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Exact Total: 1800 calories (approximately 450 calories per serving)

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