Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (about 12 oz)
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons raw pepitas (green pumpkin seeds)
  • 1/2 ripe avocado
  • 1 cup packed basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 small clove garlic
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 large carrots, shredded for crunch (can also sub tomato slices)
  • 4 slices sprouted, whole grain, or gluten free bread
  • 1 cup arugula

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a small baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Add chicken breast and generously season with salt and pepper. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until fully cooked. Shred chicken with two forks once done cooking and add to a large bowl; set aside.
  • While chicken is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pepitas and toast until just barely golden; stirring frequently so they don't burn. This should take about 5 minutes. 
  • Immediately transfer to the bowl of a food processor and add in avocado, basil, lemon juice, garlic, water and salt. Process until smooth, adding another tablespoon of water if necessary. Add pesto to bowl with the chicken and mix to combine.
  • Toast bread, top one slice with half of pesto chicken mixture, half of shredded carrots, and as much arugula as you'd like. Top with remaining slice. Enjoy!
  • Enjoy avocado pesto within 2-3 days.