Pesto Grilled Chicken

Name: Pesto Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup Stonyfield Whole Milk Greek yogurt; ¼ cup pesto; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 4 (6-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast; avocado oil; Lemon wedges

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
266 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine
American

Pesto Grilled Chicken

Xia Schmidt

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This Pesto Grilled Chicken with a yogurt marinade is so good! The yogurt tenderizes the chicken, and the pesto adds the best taste and color.

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Ingredients

Servings

¼ cup Stonyfield Whole Milk Greek yogurt
¼ cup pesto store-bought or homemade
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
4 (6-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast
avocado oil for oiling the grill
Lemon wedges for serving

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Instructions

Place the the yogurt, pesto, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Mix until well combined. Add the chicken breasts and toss to fully coat. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight for the best flavor.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
Place the marinated chicken on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes per side. Use tongs to flip over and cook until juices run dry, approximately 5-7 more minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and has an internal temperature of 165°F.
Remove the chicken from the grill and allow it to rest for 5 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges and your favorite sides.

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Notes

Shake off excess marinade: You might be tempted to use all the marinade on the grill but, you don’t need it all, so shake off the excess to help avoid the marinade sticking to the grill.
Don’t be tempted to flip the chicken too early: Leave it for at least 5 minutes and don’t flip it until you can feel it easily releasing off the grill grates.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 6oz chicken breast Calories 266kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 111mg (37%) Sodium 928mg (39%) Potassium 664mg (19%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 366IU (7%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 52mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 266 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	6oz chicken breast
Calories	266kcal	13%
Carbohydrates	3g	1%
Protein	38g	76%
Fat	10g	15%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	1g	5%
Trans Fat	0.02g	1%
Cholesterol	111mg	37%
Sodium	928mg	39%
Potassium	664mg	14%
Fiber	0.4g	2%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	366IU	7%
Vitamin C	5mg	6%
Calcium	52mg	5%
Iron	1mg	6%