Name: Easy Grilled Pesto Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 medium chicken breasts, about 6 ounces each (Note 1); 1//4 cup homemade skinny basil pesto (Note 2)

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Grilled Pesto Chicken, ready for a delicious chicken that on it’s own is a delicious and low-carb meal that tastes amazing! Make a big batch of Pesto chicken and enjoy it for dinner and have extra for a great meal during the week!

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Grilled Pesto Chicken is made with my Nut-free Basil Pesto recipe! I make the pesto a lot! I freeze it and use it to make many recipes!

This recipe for Grilled Pesto Chicken is one of my family favorites! It is one of the easiest recipes around and is a healthier recipe for the family!

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Grilled Pesto Chicken

Year-round, we eat a lot of chicken! Chicken really picks up the flavors from marinades too.

We are always making Dijon Lime Chicken and Chicken Kabobs. They are easy grilled chicken recipes just like this Grilled Pesto Grilled Chicken.

Besides tasting amazing, Pesto Chicken is extremely versatile! I make this chicken on the grill quite often! No grill, do what I do, use the Hamilton Beach indoor grill.

Their indoor grill Is lightweight and easy to use. Perfect for a rainy day! Enjoy grilling anytime!

Pesto Chicken is amazing served alone, over a salad, even cut it up and kabob the chicken with some veggies!

I highly recommend you make a batch of my skinny basil pesto for this chicken! The pesto is super easy to prepare and freezes really well.

What can I make with Grilled Pesto Chicken?

Serve along with some of my favorites:

FAQs about Grilled Pesto Chicken:

Can you make Chicken Pesto ahead of time?

Absolutely! This is a great make ahead meal plan chicken. Make extra and place in freezer bags.

How long does Pesto Chicken take to grill?

About 8 minutes total using boneless chicken breasts. If using bone-in breasts about 10-12 minutes.

How long do you marinate the chicken in the pesto before grilling?

The longer the better, at least an hour and up to overnight works best. I usually put everything together the night before and grill the next day.

Pro Tips to make Great Grilled Pesto Chicken:

Spray grill with non-stick spray to prevent the chicken from sticking.
Preheat the grill to about 425 degrees then turn down to about 350-375
Try and make time to let the chicken marinate for at least an hour before grilling
If making ahead, freeze in storage bags in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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How to make Grilled Pesto Chicken:

Make your Light Basil Pesto.
Trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts.
Marinate chicken in the pesto sauce up to 24 hours.
Spray grill grates with nonstick spray. Preheat grill to high, about 425 degrees.
Grill chicken until it reaches 165 degrees temperature.
Serve with your favorite sides.

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Easy Grilled Pesto Chicken

Easy Grilled Pesto Chicken is an easy recipe for to make for dinner! Perfect for topping salads, kabobs, or along any

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: summer grilling

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

resting time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 17 minutes

Servings: servings

Calories: 100kcal

Author: Eileen

Ingredients

4 medium chicken breasts, about 6 ounces each Note 1
1//4 cup homemade skinny basil pesto Note 2

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Instructions

Preheat the grill to 425 degrees. Divide the pesto sauce onto each chicken breasts, both sides.
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 minute so juices set. Slice and serve

Notes

Note 1: Trim the chicken breasts of any excess fat.

Note 2: My pesto is easy and delicious! Lower in fat and calories as there are no nuts in this recipe! Store made pesto can be used! Nutritional info will need to be adjusted.

any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

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