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Grilled Chicken Cashew Cilantro Pesto
Grilled chicken with cashew cilantro pesto is a savory and aromatic dish, featuring succulent grilled chicken topped with a rich, nutty pesto made from fresh cilantro and crunchy cashews, offering a delightful fusion of flavors and textures.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
7 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 313 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 chicken breasts
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup cotija cheese
For Cashew Cilantro Pesto
- ¼ cups cashews unsalted raw
- 1 cilantro leaves
- 1 garlic clove
- Zest of ½ lime
- ½ tsp serrano chile seeded and finely chopped
- ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Add cashews to food processor and pulse until finely ground.
- Add other pesto ingredients and blend until slightly runny and spreadable.
- Taste and add sea salt if needed.
- Preheat your grill to medium high.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, grill about 8 minutes on each side until 165F degrees internally.
- Top with cashew pesto, cheese, and enjoy.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
313kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
112mg
(37%)
Sodium
328mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 313kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.