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Pesto Marinated Grilled Chicken
Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.
Prep Time
2 hrs 5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 17 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 1 cup pesto storebought or homemade (see note)
- ¼ ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 1 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Place the chicken in a gallon-sized ziploc bag. Pour in the pesto, rice vinegar, salt and sugar. Seal the bag and shake it up until the marinade is combined and the chicken is well coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 12 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill. Grill the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until cooked through (or an instant read thermometer reaches 160 degrees). Tent the chicken with foil and let rest 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Alternately, the chicken can be broiled or cooked on an indoor grill pan or skillet.
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Notes
- Pesto: here is my favorite homemade recipe.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 Serving
Calories
337kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
100mg
(33%)
Sodium
950mg
(40%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 337kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 950mg | 40% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.