Grilled Pesto-Marinated Chicken
Grilled Pesto-Marinated Chicken features tender breasts soaked in vibrant basil pesto with Parmesan and lemon, yielding juicy meat with garlicky, herby depth and a touch of citrus. It grills up with savory char and a cheesy, nutty finish—perfect for a weeknight dinner or backyard get-together alongside simple sides like salad or grilled vegetables.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Combine pesto, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, pepper, and salt in a 1-gallon resealable freezer bag. Add the chicken, coat it with the marinade, press out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 3
Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off the excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
- 4
Grill the chicken over indirect heat on the preheated grill until it is 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 register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 2026.71 kcal High
- Protein 382.87 g Good Source
- Carbs 4.61 g Moderate
- Total Fat 54.35 g High
- Saturated Fat 2.18 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 1277.22 mg High
- Sodium 3699.43 mg High
- Fiber 0.97 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.97 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 114.04 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.97 mg Low Source
- Potassium 36.88 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 213.52 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 4.37 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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