Basil Pesto Grilled Chicken Recipe
A high protein Continental recipe with chicken breasts, fresh cream, lemon juice. Ready in 1h 30m, serves 1.
Curated byLucas Dubois🇫🇷
Instructions
11 steps- 1
To begin making the Basil Pesto Grilled Chicken Recipe, make the fresh basil pesto and keep it ready
chicken breasts(1)fresh cream(1 tablespoon)basil leaves - with stems removed(250 grams) - 2
For the Basil PestoPlace the walnuts,garlic, basil leaves, salt, and pepper in the food processor and churn until coarse
tablespoons garlic butter(2)basil leaves - with stems removed(250 grams)walnuts - toasted(1/4 cup)cloves garlic - finely chopped(4)salt - to taste - 3
With the processor running, slowly pour the olive oil into the bowl through the feed tube and process until the pesto is thoroughly pureed
basil leaves - with stems removed(250 grams)tablespoons extra virgin olive oil(2) - 4
Add the Parmesan and puree for a minute
parmesan cheese - grated(1/2 cup) - 5
In a mixing bowl, marinade the chicken breast along with the basil pesto, cream, and lemon juice
chicken breasts(1)fresh cream(1 tablespoon)lemon juice(1 teaspoon)basil leaves - with stems removed(250 grams) - 6
Let it sit for about an hour
- 7
Heat a grill pan/skillet on medium flame, put some garlic butter and place the chicken breast on it
chicken breasts(1)tablespoons garlic butter(2)cloves garlic - finely chopped(4) - 8
Cook till the chicken is completely cooked through
chicken breasts(1) - 9
IT will take about 8 to ten minutes on either sides to cook the chicken
chicken breasts(1) - 10
Once done transfer the Basil Pesto Grilled Chicken onto a serving plate and serve hot
chicken breasts(1)basil leaves - with stems removed(250 grams) - 11
Serve Basil Pesto Grilled Chicken Recipe with Summer Lettuce Salad Recipe and French Onion Soup Recipe for lunch or dinner
chicken breasts(1)basil leaves - with stems removed(250 grams)
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Basil Pesto Grilled Chicken Recipe
A high protein Continental recipe with chicken breasts, fresh cream, lemon juice. Ready in 1h 30m, serves 1.
Curated byLucas Dubois🇫🇷
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Directions
11 steps- 1
To begin making the Basil Pesto Grilled Chicken Recipe, make the fresh basil pesto and keep it ready
chicken breasts(1)fresh cream(1 tablespoon)basil leaves - with stems removed(250 grams) - 2
For the Basil PestoPlace the walnuts,garlic, basil leaves, salt, and pepper in the food processor and churn until coarse
tablespoons garlic butter(2)basil leaves - with stems removed(250 grams)walnuts - toasted(1/4 cup)cloves garlic - finely chopped(4)salt - to taste - 3
With the processor running, slowly pour the olive oil into the bowl through the feed tube and process until the pesto is thoroughly pureed
basil leaves - with stems removed(250 grams)tablespoons extra virgin olive oil(2) - 4
Add the Parmesan and puree for a minute
parmesan cheese - grated(1/2 cup) - 5
In a mixing bowl, marinade the chicken breast along with the basil pesto, cream, and lemon juice
chicken breasts(1)fresh cream(1 tablespoon)lemon juice(1 teaspoon)basil leaves - with stems removed(250 grams) - 6
Let it sit for about an hour
- 7
Heat a grill pan/skillet on medium flame, put some garlic butter and place the chicken breast on it
chicken breasts(1)tablespoons garlic butter(2)cloves garlic - finely chopped(4) - 8
Cook till the chicken is completely cooked through
chicken breasts(1) - 9
IT will take about 8 to ten minutes on either sides to cook the chicken
chicken breasts(1) - 10
Once done transfer the Basil Pesto Grilled Chicken onto a serving plate and serve hot
chicken breasts(1)basil leaves - with stems removed(250 grams) - 11
Serve Basil Pesto Grilled Chicken Recipe with Summer Lettuce Salad Recipe and French Onion Soup Recipe for lunch or dinner
chicken breasts(1)basil leaves - with stems removed(250 grams)
Rate this recipe
