Basil Pesto Chicken

Basil Pesto Chicken is an amazing dish to try upon for all those chicken lovers out there. It is filled with goodness of chicken, healthy basil and delicious pesto sauce.

Nutritional Benefits

Chicken is highly rich in protein and omega -3 fatty acids which helps in building up muscle mass. It is also rich in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin b6 and niacin.

Ingredients

• 50 grams chicken
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon basil pesto
• ½ teaspoon lemon juice
• Kosher salt as per taste
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon olive oil

Calorie Count

• Calorie
• 172 kcal
• Protein
• 8.2 grams
• Carbohydrates
• 2.7 grams
• Fat
• 11.3 grams

Method:

• In a small bowl, combine oil, half the lemon juice, salt, pepper, and whisk to combine.
• Coat the chicken breast thoroughly with the mixture.
• Heat grill over medium-high then add chicken, discarding excess marinade. Grill until charred and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°, about 5 to 7 minutes per side.
• Then, Mix finely chopped garlic, pesto sauce and remaining lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
• Once the chicken is done, top chicken with the pesto mixture.
• Serve hot.

Over to You

Basil Pesto Chicken is a healthy option to include chicken in your diet. So, don’t forget to try your hands on this simple and delicious recipe.