Grilled Pesto Chicken

Juicy grilled chicken breasts with herbs and lemon slices on a serving plate.

5 from 1 vote

Make Grilled Pesto Chicken for tender, juicy and full of flavor chicken recipe. The Pesto Marinade enhances the chicken with vibrant color and rich flavor.

Prep Time40

Cook Time12

Let Rest5

Total Time57

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Grilled Pesto Chicken

Servings:

Calories: 377kcal

Author: Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts approximately 2 pounds
1 cup Pesto
½ Lemon juiced
2 teaspoons Minced Garlic
1 teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Black Pepper
Avocado Oil for the grill grates

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pesto, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt and pepper until well combined.
Add the chicken to the bowl and toss to fully coat the chicken in the marinade ingredients.
Cover and refrigerate. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for the best flavor.
Preheat the grill to 350 degrees F. Gently brush the grates of the grill with oil to prevent the chicken from sticking.
Place the chicken on the grill. Cook for 5-7 minutes per size until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Remove the chicken from the grill, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Make sure not to flip the chicken too early. When you turn the chicken, you will be able to feel it pulling away from the grill and that is when the chicken is ready to flip.

Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

This recipe can easily be made with store bought or homemade pesto.

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