Grilled Pesto-Marinated Chicken

Chicken Breast - BBQ and Grilling

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

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 8hrs

Total: 8hrs20 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 chicken breasts

Grilled Pesto-Marinated Chicken

Ingredients

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

BBQ and Grilling

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 3

Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.

Step 4

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).

Nutritional Information

Grilled Pesto-Marinated Chicken

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 381.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 33.9g 68%

Carbohydrates: 5.5g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 1.5g 6%

Sugars: 0.6g

Fat: 25g 38%

Saturated Fat: 7.2g 36%

Cholesterol: 83.7mg 28%

Vitamin A Iu: 468.8IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 15.7mg 121%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 33%

Vitamin C: 14mg 23%

Folate: 17.2mcg 4%

Calcium: 393.8mg 39%

Iron: 2.6mg 14%

Magnesium: 49.4mg 18%

Potassium: 368.9mg 10%

Sodium: 772.6mg 31%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 224.7

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.