Pesto Grilled Chicken
Juicy, tender chicken infused with vibrant pesto and grilled to perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- ½ cup pesto sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Mix together the chicken breasts with pesto sauce, olive oil, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure grill grates are well-oiled to prevent sticking and use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 435mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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