Butter Basil Pesto Chicken with Garlic Gravy and Cherry Tomatoes

Cooking a whole chicken is in my opinion the BEST way to make one! All the juices stay in tack, full of the good fat and you get to utilize the WHOLE thing! Probably one of the most econimcal too!


Rub down a whole organic free range chicken with 1/2 stick of organic butter and 1/4 cup basil pesto. 


Basil Pesto


1 1/2 cup fresh basil
2 fresh garlic cloves
3 Tbsp pine nuts
1/4 cup olive oil
Himalyn salt and pepper to taste


Pulse in food processor till smooth


Garlic Gravy with Cherry Tomatoes


1/2 stick organic butter
4 fresh garlic cloves finely minced
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
2 tbsp. whole wheat flour
1/4 cup fresh basil
2 cups cherry tomatoes


1.  Warm butter and garlic. 
2.  Sprinkle in flour.  Stiring well. 
3.  Slowly pour in stock.  Wisking continuously.  Bring to a boil.
4.  Simmer on low till gravy is formed.
5.  Add tomatoes and simmer for about 5 more minutes.
6.  Sprinkle with shredded basil and serve immedialy with zucchini noodles or noodle of choice.  Top with freshly grated parmeasean cheese.