Grilled Pesto Chicken
This grilled pesto chicken recipe is tender, flavorful, and easy to make. Perfect for healthy dinners, meal prep, or a quick grilled chicken recipe.
Servings: 3
Calories: 302kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 Springer Mountain Farms chicken breasts
- 16 oz jar pesto
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil oil
Instructions
Preparing the Pesto Chicken
- Begin by placing the chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap on a cutting board and pound them down using a meat mallet.
- Then place the chicken into a medium size bowl.
- Coat the chicken with the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Then add half of the jar of pesto and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Makes everything until evenly coated.
For Sauté Chicken
- In a large pan, add the olive oil on medium heat. Once the oil is hot, place the chicken breast into the pan. Allow the chicken to cook for five minutes per side. Once they’ve cooked for five minutes per side, flip them over again and place the lid onto the pan. Continue flipping every five minutes, until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°. The timing on this could vary, depending on the size of your chicken breast.
- Place the chicken breast onto a clean plate and add the remaining pesto on top of each one. I like to serve mine with a fresh salad and grilled tomatoes, however, this goes great with a lemon butter pasta as well.
For Grilled Chicken
- Heat the grill to 425°F. Place the pesto-seasoned chicken on the preheated grill. Allow the chicken to cook for five minutes per side. Once they’ve cooked for five minutes per side, flip them over again. The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165°F when done. Timing will vary, depending on the size of your chicken breast.
- Place the chicken breast onto a clean plate and add the remaining pesto on top of each one. I like to serve mine with a fresh salad and grilled tomatoes, however, this goes great with a lemon butter pasta as well.
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Notes
Tips:
- Use the pesto sauce as a marinade for the chicken. Allow the chicken to sit in the marinade for a minimum 30 minutes before cooking.
- Add fresh basil as a garnish to the dish. The fresh earthy tones of the basil are a perfect match for the garlic powder and salt found in the chicken seasoning.
- This chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the fridgerator for 3-4 days after it was made.
- You can put this chicken in the freezer after cooking. Allow it to cool before freezing for longest shelf life.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 157mg | Sodium: 2064mg | Potassium: 850mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 3117IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 256mg | Iron: 2mg
