INGREDIENTS
1 cup
tightly packed fresh basil leaves (from about one 4-ounce container)
1/4 cup
pine nuts
1/4 cup
freshly grated parmesan cheese
1
to 3 cloves garlic, to taste
1 tsp
lemon juice
1 tsp
kosher salt, plus more to taste if desired
1/2 tsp
freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
1/3
to 1/2 cup HemisFares Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2
tablespoons HemisFares Extra Virgin Olive Oil
about 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, diced into bite-sized pieces
1/2 tsp
kosher salt, or to taste
1/2 tsp
freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
1/3 cup
pesto
1 1/2 cups
cherry or grape tomatoes, halved if desired
1 8 ounce container
fresh mozzarella ‘pearls’ or small mozzarella balls, drained
about 10 fresh basil leaves, torn in half
1
to 2 tablespoons balsamic reduction or balsamic glaze for drizzling, or to taste (homemade or storebought)