EASY GRILLED PESTO CHICKEN
Easy Grilled Pesto Chicken is a quick and easy recipe to make for dinner! Perfect to pair the chicken with a salad, make them into kabobs, or with any of your favorite side dishes.
Provided by Eileen
Categories Main Course
Time 17m
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Preheat the grill to 425 degrees. Brush the basil pesto evenly on each chicken breast. Be sure to put pesto on both sides of chicken.
- Reduce heat to medium, about 350 degrees, and place chicken on the grill. Cook about 5-6 minutes per side. Internal temperature of the chicken should be 165 degrees.
- Let chicken rest about 5 minutes to let the juices settle. Slice and serve
- Preheat the oven to 375° degrees. Coat a medium-sized casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray, set aside.
- Brush the basil pesto evenly on each chicken breast. Be sure to put pesto on both sides of the chicken.
- Place chicken into the prepared casserole dish.
- Place in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes. The internal temperature of the chicken will be 165° when chicken is cooked through.
- Serve chicken with your favorite sides, enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cutlet, Calories 100 kcal, Protein 23 g, Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 90 mg
GRILLED PESTO-MARINATED CHICKEN
This moist and flavorful chicken is as easy as it is satisfying! Perfect with a green salad, rice, or pasta.
Provided by SunnyDaysNora
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 8h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 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).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 83.7 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 33.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 772.6 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
BASIL PESTO GRILLED CHICKEN RECIPE
Basil Pesto Grilled Chicken Recipe is a versatile recipe that can be served either as an starter or as a main course dish. Succulent pieces of breast chicken coated in an earthy fresh basil pesto taste heavenly. There's absolutely nothing like homemade pesto, with fresh basil and herbs that's ground with walnuts. Pesto can be easily made in a mixer grinder at home. Basil Pesto Grilled Chicken is a high protein low carb recipe and so you can make this recipe if you are looking to lose weight. Just serve it with a wholesome salad by the side and it becomes a complete healthy meal. Serve Basil Pesto Grilled Chicken Recipe with Summer Lettuce Salad Recipe and French Onion Soup Recipe for dinner. Take a look at some more chicken recipes: Sweet Chili Lime Grilled Chicken, Roasted Corn and Sweet Potato Mash Recipe Creamy Butter Chicken Recipe Chicken Tomato Macaroni Recipe
Provided by Archana's Kitchen
Time 1h30m
Yield Makes: 1 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- To begin making the Basil Pesto Grilled Chicken Recipe, make the fresh basil pesto and keep it ready.
- Place the walnuts,garlic, basil leaves, salt, and pepper in the food processor and churn until coarse. With the processor running, slowly pour the olive oil into the bowl through the feed tube and process until the pesto is thoroughly pureed.
- Add the Parmesan and puree for a minute.
- In a mixing bowl, marinade the chicken breast along with the basil pesto, cream, and lemon juice. Let it sit for about an hour.
- Heat a grill pan/skillet on medium flame, put some garlic butter and place the chicken breast on it. Cook till the chicken is completely cooked through. IT will take about 8 to ten minutes on either sides to cook the chicken.
- Once done transfer the Basil Pesto Grilled Chicken onto a serving plate and serve hot.
- Serve Basil Pesto Grilled Chicken Recipe with Summer Lettuce Salad Recipe and French Onion Soup Recipe for lunch or dinner.
PESTO GRILLED CHICKEN
Juicy, marinated chicken topped with pesto on the grill. My favorite way to use up a big jar of prepared pesto!
Provided by B-Walk
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h20m
Yield 4-6 pieces chicken, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut chicken breasts into smaller portions and pound about 1/2" thick.
- Combine remaining ingredients, except pesto, and pour over chicken in shallow dish. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat grill to 400-450 degrees. Grill chicken breasts on one side until sides no longer appear pink, and flip on the grill.
- Spoon pesto over each piece of chicken. Close grill, and allow to cook until juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.8, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 174.6, Carbohydrate 1.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.2, Protein 24.4
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH AVOCADO PESTO
Sorry chicken, avocado is the star in this low-carb and protein-packed dish. It helps make a creamy dairy-free pesto that's filled with heart-healthy fats.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare an outdoor grill or a grill pan for medium heat.
- Whisk together 1 tablespoon of the oil and the lemon zest in a large bowl. Add the chicken to the oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Divide the chicken and thread onto metal or bamboo skewers.
- Toast the pine nuts in a small skillet over medium heat, tossing frequently, until light golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Let cool.
- Combine the pine nuts, basil, parsley, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper in a food processor. Process to make a coarse paste. Add the avocado, lemon juice and remaining 3 tablespoons oil and process until mostly smooth.
- Grill the chicken, turning often, until just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve the chicken dolloped with the pesto and any extra pesto on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 21 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 125 milligrams, Sodium 180 milligrams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 40 grams, Sugar 1 grams
GRILLED PESTO CHICKEN SANDWICHES
Grilled chicken sandwiches with tomato, mozzarella and pesto.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare a grill for medium-high heat.
- Halve the chicken breasts crosswise and pound each piece between two sheets of plastic wrap to an even thickness of about 3/4 inch. Toss the chicken pieces with the crushed red pepper, fennel seed, 1 tablespoon of the oil and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Brush the insides of the rolls with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
- Grill the chicken, turning once, until just cooked through, 8 to 9 minutes per side. During the last few minutes of cooking time, top each piece of chicken with a slice of mozzarella. Grill the rolls, oiled side down, until warmed and lightly charred, about 1 minute.
- Spread some pesto on the bottom halves of the rolls. Top with a slice of tomato, a piece of chicken, the remaining pesto and the top halves of the rolls.
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GRILLED PESTO CHICKEN SANDWICHES
Check out this basil-flavored chicken and pesto sandwich - perfect for a mouth-watering grilled dinner!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place chicken in shallow glass or plastic dish. Brush 2 tablespoons of the pesto over tops of chicken; turn chicken. Brush with 2 tablespoons of the pesto; sprinkle with salt. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour but no longer than 24 hours.
- Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Grill chicken uncovered 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until juice is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. Add bell pepper for last 10 minutes of grilling until bell pepper is crisp-tender. Add bread for last 3 minutes of grilling, turning once until toasted.
- Cut bell pepper into strips. Spread remaining 1/2 cup pesto on one side of bread slices. Place chicken on 4 bread slices; top with bell pepper, basil and remaining bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 1050 mg
GRILLED CHICKEN PESTO SANDWICHES
Pesto and sweet red peppers really jazz up chicken sandwiches in this recipe. Everyone loves them.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 1/2 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup oil, 2 teaspoons salt and 2 teaspoons pepper; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour. , For pesto, place the basil, Parmesan cheese and garlic in a small food processor; cover and pulse until chopped. Add the pine nuts and remaining lemon juice, salt and pepper; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add remaining oil in a steady stream. Set aside., Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until meat is no longer pink. Grill buns, covered, for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. , Spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise over cut side of bun bottoms. Layer with chicken, provolone cheese and roasted red peppers. Spread pesto over cut side of bun tops; place over sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts :
3-INGREDIENT PESTO-GRILLED CHICKEN WITH PEACHES
Find a great prepared pesto and you can have dinner in no time! In this easy grilled dinner, the pesto works as both a simple marinade for the chicken and a finishing sauce. Grilling the peaches caramelizes their natural sugars and adds a smoky flavor to the stone fruit, turning them into a delicious side.
Provided by Katherine Sacks
Categories 3-Ingredient Recipes Grill Grill/Barbecue Chicken Basil Peach Summer Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Whisk 1 1/2 cups pesto, 1/2 cup oil, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper in a medium bowl until smooth. Add chicken to bowl and slide your hand between skin and meat to loosen skin. Rub half of pesto mixture under skin, then half over outside. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
- Prepare a grill for medium-high heat or heat a grill pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high; oil grate or pan. Season chicken with remaining 3/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Grill chicken, skin side down, covered, until golden brown and lightly charred, 7-9 minutes. Turn and grill until cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 165°F, 5-7 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate.
- Brush peach halves with oil. Reduce heat to medium and grill peaches, cut side down, until warmed through, 2-3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk remaining 1/4 cup pesto and 2 Tbsp. oil in a small bowl. Arrange chicken and peaches on a platter and drizzle pesto sauce over. Serve remaining sauce alongside.
PESTO-PARMESAN CRUSTED GRILLED CHICKEN
Spread a thin layer of intensely flavored basil pesto under the skin of chicken breasts, grill, then sit back and garner the compliments.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat gas or charcoal grill. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook garlic in oil about 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Add bread crumbs. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until toasted. Remove crumb mixture to small bowl. Stir pesto and Parmesan cheese into bowl with crumbs.
- Loosen skin on chicken to form a pocket, without detaching skin completely. Fill each pocket with pesto mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place chicken on grill, skin side down, over medium-low heat. Cover grill; cook 10 minutes, moving occasionally as needed to avoid burning the skin. Turn chicken; spoon any remaining pesto over chicken. Cook 10 to 15 minutes longer or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (170°F).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 770 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g
SMALL BATCH DILL PESTO
Dill pesto is one of my favorite ways to kick up the flavor on broiled or baked fish. It's also very good served over grilled or roasted veggies. I used a small bunch of dill.
Provided by lutzflcat
Categories Pesto Sauce
Time 10m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place dill fronds (a few stems are OK), walnuts, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes into the bowl of a food processor. If you have a mini or small food processor, it will be large enough for this recipe.
- Pulse until everything is minced well, scraping down the sides as necessary. With the machine running, drizzle in the olive oil, blending for a few seconds until smooth.
- If not serving immediately, store the pesto in an airtight container and chill until ready to use.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 175.2 mg
GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH EASY PESTO SAUCE
Fire up the grill for Grilled Chicken Thighs with Easy Pesto Sauce. The deliciously simple sauce tastes fabulous on the grilled chicken thighs.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat grill to medium heat.
- Blend all ingredients except chicken in blender until smooth. Reserve 1/2 cup pesto sauce.
- Grill chicken 3 min. on each side. Brush with half the remaining pesto sauce; grill 3 to 4 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF), turning and brushing occasionally with remaining sauce.
- Serve chicken with reserved pesto sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 420 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 21 g
EASY PESTO CHICKEN SKILLET
This is a tasty budget meal that incorporates a handful of ingredients found in your pantry. The key to this cooking properly is keeping the chicken and broccoli florets an even size. I highly recommend freshly prepared pesto.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories Pesto Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir for about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer chicken to a bowl and keep warm.
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet and add gemelli. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 8 minutes. Add broccoli and cook, stirring occasionally, until completely cooked, about 5 more minutes.
- Add tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese, whipping cream, and pesto until combined. Return chicken to the skillet and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 68.3 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 1361.6 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
GARLIC-GRILLED CHICKEN WITH PESTO ZUCCHINI RIBBONS
The first time I substituted zucchini noodles for regular pasta, it was because I was trying to reduce carbohydrates and calories. Now I make them because we love the flavor and texture they bring to dishes. This dish is just as delicious if you substitute shrimp for the chicken. -Suzanne Banfield, Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix the first five ingredients. Add chicken; turn to coat. Let stand 15 minutes., Meanwhile, for noodles, trim ends of zucchini. Using a cheese slicer or vegetable peeler, cut zucchini lengthwise into long thin slices. Cut zucchini on all sides, as if peeling a carrot, until the seeds become visible. Discard seeded portion or save for another use., Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°. Remove from grill; keep warm., In a large nonstick skillet, heat tomatoes and olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, salt, pepper flakes and pepper; cook and stir 30 seconds. Add zucchini; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove from heat. Stir in pesto., Cut chicken into slices. Serve with zucchini noodles. Top with mozzarella.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 636mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 44g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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