Pesto Grilled Chicken Breasts
Homemade is best when it comes to sauces and this grilled chicken is slathered in fresh pesto that will have you never using jarred sauces again.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 360kcal
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
Serving: 1each | Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 113mg | Fiber: 1g |
| SmartPoints (Freestyle): 9
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 9
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 9