Grilled Coriander Chicken W/ Cilantro Pesto Recipe

Name: Grilled Coriander Chicken W/ Cilantro Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Marinade; 2 Tbs coriander seeds; 1 Tsp cumin seeds; 2 tsp peppercorns; 8 garlic cloves; 2-inch piece of ginger peeled and sliced; 3 tbs olive oil; 1/4 cup water; 1 tbs cayenne pepper; 2 tbs fresh lemon juice; 2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup cilantro chopped

Servings: persons

Marinade
2 Tbs coriander seeds
1 Tsp cumin seeds
2 tsp peppercorns
8 garlic cloves
2-inch piece of ginger peeled and sliced
3 tbs olive oil
1/4 cup water
1 tbs cayenne pepper
2 tbs fresh lemon juice
2 tsp salt
1/2 cup cilantro chopped

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1. For Marinade: Heat s small skillet over medium heat. Add coriander, cumin, peppercorns, and stir constantly until fragent about 1-2 minutes. Trasfer to a spice grinder and grind to a fine powder.
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2. In a blender or food processor, combine the ground spices, garlic, ginger, olive oil, water, cayenne, lemon juice, and salt. Process to a paste. Add 6 chicken breasts and thoroughly coat. Refrigerate at least 4 hrs or overnight.
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3. Remove the chicken from the frig for 30 minutes before cooking. Bake chicken for 15 minutes at 375'. Then grill another 5-8 minutes for each side.
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Make sure to serve with cilantro pesto and warm pita bread.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Marinade, 2 Tbs coriander seeds, 1 Tsp cumin seeds, 2 tsp peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Grilled Coriander Chicken W/ Cilantro Pesto falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Coriander Chicken W/ Cilantro Pesto

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