MARINATED PESTO CHICKEN

Name: MARINATED PESTO CHICKEN
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 500 grams Chicken breast fillets (skinless, boneless); 1 tbsp Olive oil (keep some aside for grilling the chicken); 1 tbsp Homemade basil pesto ((or store-bought)); 1 tbsp Lemon juice ((adjust to your tastes)); 1 clove Garlic (minced); 1-2 tbsp Water ((optional -- for a thinner consistency))

Use your Homemade Basil Pesto to marinate the chicken for a new twist to a boring chicken salad.

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Use your Homemade Basil Pesto to marinate the chicken for a new twist to a boring chicken salad.

MARINATED PESTO CHICKEN

Use your Homemade Basil Pesto to marinate the chicken for a new twist to a boring chicken salad.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Marinate: 2 hours

Total Time: 30 minutes

Course: Dinner, Entree, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: Banting, Keto, Low Carb

Keyword: basil pesto, Chicken, chicken salad, Homemade Pesto, Keto Salad

Servings: Servings

Calories: 193kcal

Author: Chan

Ingredients

500 grams Chicken breast fillets skinless, boneless

Marinade

1 tbsp Olive oil keep some aside for grilling the chicken
1 tbsp Homemade basil pesto (or store-bought)
1 tbsp Lemon juice (adjust to your tastes)
1 clove Garlic minced
1-2 tbsp Water (optional — for a thinner consistency)

Instructions

Whisk together all of the dressing ingredients in a large jug.
Add the chicken to the marinade in the bowl or zip-lock bag. Marinade the chicken for 15-30 minutes minimum (or up to two hours in the refrigerator if time allows).
Once the chicken is ready, heat 1 tsp of olive oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill chicken on both sides, approx 6-8 minutes a side or until browned and completely cooked through.
Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes; slice and arrange over salad or your side.

Nutrition

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Nutritional Facts

Nutrition Facts

MARINATED PESTO CHICKEN

Amount Per Serving (100 grams)

Calories 193 Calories from Fat 71

% Daily Value*

Fat 7.9g12%

Saturated Fat 1.7g11%

Sodium 306mg13%

Carbohydrates 0.6g0%

Fiber 0.1g0%

Protein 28.3g57%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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