Grilled Pesto-Marinated Chicken

July 23, 2020 Receipt Rice 0

Grilled Pesto-Marinated Chicken This moist and flavorful chicken is as easy as it is satisfying! Perfect with a green salad, rice, or pasta.

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 (6 ounce) jar prepared pesto (such as Barilla® Rustic Basil Pesto)
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 ounces lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
4 chicken breast halves

Time Details

PREP :

COOK : 15 mins

TOTAL : 8 hrs

SERVING : 4

YIELD : 4 chicken breasts

Step 1

Mix together pesto, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, pepper, and salt in a 1-gallon resealable freezer bag. Add chicken, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours to overnight.

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Step 2

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
Step 3

Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
Step 4

Cook chicken on the preheated grill over indirect heat until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 6 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Per Serving: 381 calories; protein 33.9g; carbohydrates 5.5g; fat 25g; cholesterol 83.7mg; sodium 772.6mg. Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount of marinade consumed will vary.