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BBQ Basil Pesto Grilled Chicken - Pesto leaves, garlic, pine nuts and a dollop of olive oil will have you on the way to some succulent grilled chicken for dinner.
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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
Cook Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours 15 minutes
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Australian
Keyword: basil, bbq, pesto grilled chicken
Servings: 4
Calories: 368kcal
Author: SarahnLaura

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless chicken breast fillets at room temperature
  • 1 cup basil pesto jarred or home-made
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • 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.

Nutrition

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