BBQ Basil Pesto Grilled Chicken
Summer is almost here, so let’s celebrate with this mouth-watering BBQ Basil Pesto Grilled Chicken, a budget-friendly dish that’s packed with flavour yet super simple to prepare. Dust off the grill and get ready for juicy, tender chicken the whole family will love.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time5 hours hrs
Total Time5 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Australian
Keyword: basil, bbq, pesto grilled chicken
Servings: 4
Calories: 368kcal
Author: SarahnLaura
- 4 boneless chicken breast fillets at room temperature
- 1 cup basil pesto jarred or home-made
- Salt to taste
Coat each chicken breast filled in pesto and sprinkle with salt. Refrigerate for minimum 30 minutes to overnight.
Preheat an outdoor grill or grill plate on the stove. Once heated, place the chicken on the grill and cook for 5 minutes on each side. Remove from the heat, cover with foil and allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes. This will allow the chicken to finish cooking through while staying juicy and tender.
Serve as whole fillets or cut into slices.
Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 710mg | Potassium: 418mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1285IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 0.8mg