Name: German-Style Chicken Thighs with Spätzle and Pepitas Pesto
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 2 chicken thighs; 1 cup spätzle pasta; 1/2 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds); 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan; 1 cup cherry tomatoes; 1/2 cup roasted corn kernels; 1 garlic clove; salt; pepper

Classic German dish featuring tender chicken thighs, soft spätzle noodles, and a creamy pepitas pesto sauce with roasted corn and tomatoes

Method

Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F)
Roast chicken thighs on baking sheet for 25-30 minutes until golden brown
Cook spätzle according to package instructions
In food processor, blend pepitas, garlic, Parmesan, olive oil, salt, and pepper into a smooth pesto
Toss cooked spätzle with pesto sauce
Sauté cherry tomatoes and corn in a pan until softened
Serve chicken thighs with spätzle and tomato-corn mixture
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.