Grilled Pesto Chicken Recipe

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It only requires two ingredients, is low-carb and low-fat, and is always a hit with the crowd. If you don’t have a grill, no worries—I’m including instructions to bake it in the oven. Grilled Pesto Chicken is a tender and juicy boneless chicken breast coated with homemade nut-free basil pesto for the most aromatic meal.

This recipe, which uses my nut-free basil pesto, is incredibly simple to make and is perfect for summer entertaining.

I make a ton of pesto all summer long with fresh basil from the garden, and I freeze it so I can use it all year.

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BBQ Basil Pesto Grilled Chicken đź”—

Summer is almost here, so let’s celebrate with this mouth-watering BBQ Basil Pesto Grilled Chicken, a budget-friendly dish that’s packed with flavour yet super simple to prepare. Dust off the grill and get ready for juicy, tender chicken the whole family will love.

Prep: 15min

Total: 315min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 368 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 25 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Sodium 710 mg, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 4 boneless chicken breast fillets (at room temperature)
  • 1 cup basil pesto (jarred or home-made)
  • Salt (to taste)

Instruction:

  1. Coat each chicken breast filled in pesto and sprinkle with salt. Refrigerate for minimum 30 minutes to overnight.
  2. Preheat an outdoor grill or grill plate on the stove. Once heated, place the chicken on the grill and cook for 5 minutes on each side. Remove from the heat, cover with foil and allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes. This will allow the chicken to finish cooking through while staying juicy and tender.
  3. Serve as whole fillets or cut into slices.

FAQ

What do you put pesto on?

The best side dishes to serve with pesto chicken are rice pilaf, Italian salad, sauteed spinach, and aglio e olio pasta. For more veggie options, try serving roasted asparagus, mashed cauliflower, or zucchini noodles. You can also serve garlic crack bread, couscous salad, or smashed potatoes.

What does pesto taste like?

Creative Uses for PestoStir a Scoop Into SoupAfter the soup has been taken off the heat and before serving, stir in a scoop of pesto…. Spread on Bread…. Use as a Veggie Dip…. Elevate Roasted Veggies…. Stir Into Mashed Potatoes…. Make Pesto Butter…. Stuff Chicken Breast…. Enjoy with Eggs.

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