Grilled Pesto-Marinated Chicken

Name: Grilled Pesto-Marinated Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 500 min
Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) jar prepared pesto (such as Barilla® Rustic Basil Pesto); 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 3 ounces lemon juice; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 4 chicken breast halves

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This moist and flavorful chicken is as easy as it is satisfying! Perfect with a green salad, rice, or pasta.

Submitted by SunnyDaysNora

Updated on September 13, 2022

close up view of sliced Grilled Pesto-Marinated Chicken along with Grilled Pesto-Marinated Chicken breasts on a plate

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

8 hrs

Total Time:

8 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 chicken breasts

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Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

1 (6 ounce) jar prepared pesto (such as Barilla® Rustic Basil Pesto)
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 ounces lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
4 chicken breast halves

Directions

Mix together pesto, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, pepper, and salt in a 1-gallon resealable freezer bag. Add chicken, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours to overnight.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
Cook chicken on the preheated grill over indirect heat until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 6 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount of marinade consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

381	Calories
25g	Fat
6g	Carbs
34g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 381
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g	32%
Saturated Fat 7g	36%
Cholesterol 84mg	28%
Sodium 773mg	34%
Total Carbohydrate 6g	2%
Dietary Fiber 2g	5%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 34g	68%
Vitamin C 14mg	16%
Calcium 394mg	30%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 369mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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