Description
A quick, herby chicken recipe with fresh basil pesto, grilled to juicy perfection. Served with charred tomatoes and avocado for a vibrant, healthy dish.
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups fresh basil leaves
3 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup walnuts
1/2 tsp salt
1 pound thin-sliced chicken breast
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 large avocado
Instructions
Blend basil, olive oil, garlic, walnuts, and salt in a jar with immersion blender until smooth.
Preheat grill to 400°F. Brush one side of chicken with pesto.
Grill 4-6 minutes per side, brushing other side with pesto during flip.
Let chicken rest 5 minutes. Serve with charred tomatoes and sliced avocado.
Notes
Use flat-leaf basil for bold flavor
Substitute 1 tsp garlic powder if unshelled
Pepitas can replace walnuts for crunch
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: trends
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg