Marinated Pesto Chicken

7 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 100 g firmly packed fresh basil
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 50 g freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 50 g toasted pine nuts
  • 80 ml lemon juice
  • 250 ml olive oil
  • 4 chicken breast fillets

Directions

  1. 1
    Place the basil, garlic, Parmesan, toasted pine nuts and lemon juice in a food processor and process until combined.
  2. 2
    Gradually add the olive oil, with the processor still running, and process until smooth.
  3. 3
    Reserve 3/4 cup of the pesto.
  4. 4
    Coat the chicken fillets with the remaining pesto and marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight if time permits.
  5. 5
    Place the chicken on a tray and cook under a medium grill (broil) for 5 minutes on each side, or until cooked, brushing with any remaining marinade during the cooking.
  6. 6
    Serve with roasted vegetables, (such as eggplant, capsicum, red onion) and the reserved pesto.

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