Description
This grilled pesto chicken boasts irresistible flavor with a zesty marinade featuring pesto, garlic, and lemon juice. Perfect for a quick and healthy meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup pesto
- 2 tbsp yogurt
- 2 tbsp mayo
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 lb. chicken breast, thin sliced or slice larger breasts in half
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the pesto, yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, water, garlic, and salt.
- Add the chicken to the bowl and toss to ensure it's well coated with the marinade.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours for maximum flavor.
- Twenty to thirty minutes before grilling, remove the chicken from the fridge to let it reach room temperature.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat (about 400°F).
- Place the marinated chicken on the grill and cook for 3 minutes on each side.
- Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a cutting board and allow it to rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Notes
Marinating the chicken longer enhances the flavor.
Serve with a side salad or grilled vegetables for a complete meal.
Ensure the grill is hot before placing the chicken to get perfect grill marks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg