eCook Meal
Basil Pesto Chicken Wings
with fresh herbs & bulgur wheat
You can’t help but appreciate the beauty of cooking when you make a meal like this, Chef! Bulgur wheat is dotted with a fresh medley of herbs, feta, cucumber & tomato and served with oven-roasted chicken wings, which are coated in a creamy Pesto Princess Basil Pesto sauce. Served with a cooling pesto crème and spring onion greens for garnish.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
CRISPY Chicken WINGS
Preheat the oven to 220°C. Pat the Chicken wings dry with paper towel. Place on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and seasoning. Pop in the oven and roast until cooked through and starting to crisp, 20-25 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until cooked through, 15-20 minutes (shifting halfway).
FLUFFY BULGUR
Boil the kettle. Place the bulgur wheat in a pot with 150ml [300ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. Simmer until cooked through, 6-8 minutes. Drain if necessary, fluff with a fork, and set aside.
PRESTO, IT’S PESTO!
In a small bowl, combine the crème fraîche with ½ the pesto and seasoning. Loosen with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency. Set aside.
LOAD WITH FRESH FLAVOUR
Rinse, pick and finely chop the mixed herbs. When the bulgur is done, toss through the Cucumber, the lemon juice (to taste), the spring onion whites (to taste), the tomato, the herbs, the feta and seasoning. Set aside.
BRING ON THE BASIL
When the wings are done, toss with the remaining basil pesto until well coated. Reserve any roasting juices left in the tray for serving.
FRESH & FLAVOURFUL
Plate up the herby loaded bulgur wheat and serve the pesto-tossed wings alongside, drizzling with any pesto or roasting juices from the tray. Dollop over the pesto crème and garnish with the spring onion greens (to taste).
CRISPY Chicken WINGS
Preheat the oven to 220°C. Pat the Chicken wings dry with paper towel. Place on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and seasoning. Pop in the oven and roast until cooked through and starting to crisp, 20-25 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until cooked through, 15-20 minutes (shifting halfway).
FLUFFY BULGUR
Boil the kettle. Place the bulgur wheat in a pot with 150ml [300ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. Simmer until cooked through, 6-8 minutes. Drain if necessary, fluff with a fork, and set aside.
PRESTO, IT’S PESTO!
In a small bowl, combine the crème fraîche with ½ the pesto and seasoning. Loosen with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency. Set aside.
LOAD WITH FRESH FLAVOUR
Rinse, pick and finely chop the mixed herbs. When the bulgur is done, toss through the Cucumber, the lemon juice (to taste), the spring onion whites (to taste), the tomato, the herbs, the feta and seasoning. Set aside.
BRING ON THE BASIL
When the wings are done, toss with the remaining basil pesto until well coated. Reserve any roasting juices left in the tray for serving.
FRESH & FLAVOURFUL
Plate up the herby loaded bulgur wheat and serve the pesto-tossed wings alongside, drizzling with any pesto or roasting juices from the tray. Dollop over the pesto crème and garnish with the spring onion greens (to taste).
CRISPY Chicken WINGS
Preheat the oven to 220°C. Pat the Chicken wings dry with paper towel. Place on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and seasoning. Pop in the oven and roast until cooked through and starting to crisp, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until cooked through, 20-25 minutes (shifting halfway).
FLUFFY BULGUR
Boil the kettle. Place the bulgur wheat in a pot with 450ml [600ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. Simmer until cooked through, 8-10 minutes. Drain if necessary, fluff with a fork, and set aside.
PRESTO, IT’S PESTO!
In a small bowl, combine the crème fraîche with ½ the pesto and seasoning. Loosen with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency. Set aside.
LOAD WITH FRESH FLAVOUR
Rinse, pick and finely chop the mixed herbs. When the bulgur is done, toss through the Cucumber, the lemon juice (to taste), the spring onion whites (to taste), the tomato, the herbs, the feta and seasoning. Set aside.
BRING ON THE BASIL
When the wings are done, toss with the remaining basil pesto until well coated. Reserve any roasting juices left in the tray for serving.
FRESH & FLAVOURFUL
Plate up the herby loaded bulgur wheat and serve the pesto-tossed wings alongside, drizzling with any pesto or roasting juices from the tray. Dollop over the pesto crème and garnish with the spring onion greens (to taste).
CRISPY Chicken WINGS
Preheat the oven to 220°C. Pat the Chicken wings dry with paper towel. Place on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and seasoning. Pop in the oven and roast until cooked through and starting to crisp, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until cooked through, 20-25 minutes (shifting halfway).
FLUFFY BULGUR
Boil the kettle. Place the bulgur wheat in a pot with 450ml [600ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. Simmer until cooked through, 8-10 minutes. Drain if necessary, fluff with a fork, and set aside.
PRESTO, IT’S PESTO!
In a small bowl, combine the crème fraîche with ½ the pesto and seasoning. Loosen with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency. Set aside.
LOAD WITH FRESH FLAVOUR
Rinse, pick and finely chop the mixed herbs. When the bulgur is done, toss through the Cucumber, the lemon juice (to taste), the spring onion whites (to taste), the tomato, the herbs, the feta and seasoning. Set aside.
BRING ON THE BASIL
When the wings are done, toss with the remaining basil pesto until well coated. Reserve any roasting juices left in the tray for serving.
FRESH & FLAVOURFUL
Plate up the herby loaded bulgur wheat and serve the pesto-tossed wings alongside, drizzling with any pesto or roasting juices from the tray. Dollop over the pesto crème and garnish with the spring onion greens (to taste).
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R152.52
for 4 servings · R38.13 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Spring Onions needs 2Lay's Spring Onion & Cheese Chips 36 g R10.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R10.99
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Bulgur Wheat needs 300 mlBulgur Wheat 500 g R39.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R39.99
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Lemon Juice needs 60 mlLemon Juice 500 ml 500 ml at R29.99 · 12% of packR3.60
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Tomatoes needs 2Tomato Puree in Tub 240 g R20.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R20.99
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Crème Fraîche needs 125 mlSour Cream 250 ml 250 ml at R36.99 · 50% of packR18.50
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Cucumber needs 200 gMini Cucumbers 350 g 350 g at R29.99 · 57% of packR17.14
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Mixed Herbs needs 20 gBoursin® High Fat Soft Cheese with Garlic & Mixed Herbs 150 g 150 g at R84.99 · 13% of packR11.33
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Free-range Chicken Wings needs 32Free Range Chicken Wing Tips R19.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R19.99
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Danish-style Feta needs 80 gSpinach & South African Feta Free Range Chicken Burgers 800 g 800 g at R99.99 · 10% of packR10.00
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Basil Pesto Chicken Wings?
The preparation time for Basil Pesto Chicken Wings with fresh herbs & bulgur wheat is between 20 and 40 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Basil Pesto Chicken Wings with fresh herbs & bulgur wheat?
The total time required to make Basil Pesto Chicken Wings with fresh herbs & bulgur wheat is between 35 and 55 minutes.
How many servings does Basil Pesto Chicken Wings provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Basil Pesto Chicken Wings?
Bulgur Wheat, Chicken, Creme Fraiche, Cucumber, Feta, Free-range Chicken Wings, Lemon Juice, Mixed Herbs, Pesto Princess Basil Pesto, Spring Onion, Tomato
What is the nutritional information of Basil Pesto Chicken Wings?
Calories: 1172, Carbs: 61 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 77.8 grams, Sugar: 9 grams, Salt: 651 grams
How do I prepare Basil Pesto Chicken Wings?
FRESH & FLAVOURFUL: Plate up the herby loaded bulgur wheat and serve the pesto-tossed wings alongside, drizzling with any pesto or roasting juices from the tray. Dollop over the pesto crème and garnish with the spring onion greens (to taste). BRING ON THE BASIL: When the wings are done, toss with the remaining basil pesto until well coated. Reserve any roasting juices left in the tray for serving. LOAD WITH FRESH FLAVOUR: Rinse, pick and finely chop the mixed herbs. When the bulgur is done, toss through the cucumber, the lemon juice (to taste), the spring onion whites (to taste), the tomato, the herbs, the feta and seasoning. Set aside. PRESTO, IT’S PESTO!: In a small bowl, combine the crème fraîche with ½ the pesto and seasoning. Loosen with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency. Set aside. FLUFFY BULGUR: Boil the kettle. Place the bulgur wheat in a pot with 150ml [300ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. Simmer until cooked through, 6-8 minutes. Drain if necessary, fluff with a fork, and set aside. CRISPY CHICKEN WINGS: Preheat the oven to 220°C. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towel. Place on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and seasoning. Pop in the oven and roast until cooked through and starting to crisp, 20-25 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until cooked through, 15-20 minutes (shifting halfway).
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Basil Pesto Chicken Wings?
Bulgur Wheat, Chicken, Creme Fraiche, Cucumber, Feta, Free-range Chicken Wings, Lemon Juice, Mixed Herbs, Pesto Princess Basil Pesto, Spring Onion, Tomato
How many calories does Basil Pesto Chicken Wings have?
1172 calories
How much fat content does Basil Pesto Chicken Wings have?
grams