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Grilled Pesto Chicken Breasts
This grilled pesto chicken is full of flavor.
Makes: 4-6 servings
Time: 20 minutes + time for marinating.
Ingredients
- 4 Organic Chicken Breasts
- 6-8 Ounces Pesto sauce, jar (or make your own. Pesto Recipe below!)
Directions
Insert chicken breasts into a ziplock bag and pound flat.
Transfer to a new ziplock bag (no pinholes) and scoop in pesto.
Move chicken through pesto until all sides are covered.
Allow to marinate in the refrigerator from 15 minutes to 2 hours.
Heat outdoor grill to medium high heat.
Discard marinade and place chicken breasts on grill. Cook for 3-4 minutes each side until seared and cooked through to a temperature of 160 degrees.
Place breasts on a plate and tent with foil for 5 – 10 minutes.
May be served with a bit of extra fresh pesto brushed on top.
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Homemade Pesto
• 2 Cups Fresh Basil Leaves
• 1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1/3 Cup Pine Nuts or Chopped Walnuts
• 3 Garlic Cloves
• 1/2 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Salt and Pepper
Directions: In a food processor, pulse first 4 ingredients. Slowly add the olive oil blending into a thick mixture. Season with salt and pepper.