Butter Basil Pesto Chicken with Garlic Gravy and Cherry Tomatoes

A whole chicken is the BEST way

to cook chicken in my opinion. All the juice and good fat stays in tact and gives it wonderful flavor! This never disappoints. And it's super simple  

Rub and whole chicken down with 1/2 stick of organic butter and 1/4 cup basil pesto. I like to save a little for basting mid way through. 

Basil Pesto

1 1/2 cups fresh basil

2 fresh garlic cloves

1/4 cup olive oil

3 tbsp pine nuts

Himalayan 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 chopped fresh basil

2 cups cherry tomatoes

1. Sauté garlic in butter. 

2. Stir in flour

3. Slowly wisk in stock. Bring to a boil and simmer on low till it thickens and gravy forms, stirring frequently. 

4. Add tomatoes and cook another 5 minutes. 

5. Top with basil and serve immediately with zucchini noodles or noodles of choice. Sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan cheese.