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How to Make Pesto Chicken
This Pesto Chicken recipe pairs nicely with zucchini noodles for a low-carb, Italian-inspired meal.
10 min prep time
20 min cook time
4servings
1 chicken breast
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
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Preheat your grill or grill pan on medium-high heat. Brush with olive oil.
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Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish and coat them evenly with the pesto sauce.
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Grill the marinated chicken breasts for about 6–8 minutes per side or until fully cooked, with an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
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Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition facts
4 Servings
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Serving Size
1 chicken breast
- Amount per serving Calories 230
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
11g
14%
- Saturated Fat 2g 10%
- Trans Fats 0g
- Cholesterol 80mg 27%
- Sodium 220mg 10%
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Total Carbohydrate
1g
<1%
- Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
- Total Sugars 0g
- Added Sugars 0g 0%
- Protein 29g
- Potassium 267mg 6%
Ingredients
olive oil
1 tsp
boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thinly sliced in half)
1 1/4 lbs
pesto sauce
1/4 cup
fresh basil (chopped, for garnish, optional)
1 tbsp
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