Name: Traditional German Chicken and Spätzle with Pepitas Pesto
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs; 2 cups spätzle; 1/3 cup pepitas; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan; 1 cup cherry tomatoes; 1/2 cup roasted corn; 1 garlic clove; salt; pepper

Authentic German preparation of chicken thighs with homemade spätzle and a rich pepitas pesto sauce

Method

Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper
Sear chicken in a skillet until browned on all sides
Transfer to oven and bake at 200°C (390°F) for 20-25 minutes
Prepare spätzle according to package instructions
In food processor, combine pepitas, garlic, Parmesan, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make pesto
Toss spätzle with pesto
Sauté tomatoes and corn in a pan until tender
Serve chicken 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.