Cook up a taste of Italy with our flavorful Pesto Grilled Chicken recipe!
Resist the urge to use jarred or other store-bought pesto in this pesto chicken recipe; these products are often made with additives and less flavorful ingredients, and simply don’t have the same great taste as homemade pesto. For an easy grilled chicken dish that pleases a crowd, this one hits the spot, and you’ll be surprised at how easy the pesto comes together.
Pesto Grilled Chicken Breasts
Ingredients
- 2 cups basil leaves packed
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/3 cup pine nuts or raw cashews
- 1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano grated or parmesan
- 1 lemon juice
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the basil, garlic, nuts, cheese, and lemon juice in a food processor and blend until well combined. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil and continue blending until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Reserve 1/3 cup pesto and combine the rest with the chicken in a casserole dish or freezer bag. Marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
- When ready to eat, preheat a gas or charcoal grill over medium heat. Grill the chicken until cooked through.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite side dish and the reserved pesto.
Nutrition Information
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