Grilled Garlic Chicken with Cilantro-Pumpkin Seed Pesto Recipe

Name: Grilled Garlic Chicken with Cilantro-Pumpkin Seed Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice; 1 Tablespoon Garlic, Minced; 1 teaspoon Poultry Seasoning (or Any Favorite Seasoning Blend); 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 4 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Halves; 1/2 cups Hulled Pumpkin Seeds; 2 cups Cilantro Leaves, Packed; 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 3 Tablespoons Lime Juice; 2 cloves Garlic; 1 whole Serrano Chili, Deseeded; Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper, To Taste

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
1 Tablespoon Garlic, Minced
1 teaspoon Poultry Seasoning (or Any Favorite Seasoning Blend)
4 Tablespoons Olive Oil
4 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Halves
1/2 cups Hulled Pumpkin Seeds
2 cups Cilantro Leaves, Packed
4 Tablespoons Olive Oil
3 Tablespoons Lime Juice
2 cloves Garlic
1 whole Serrano Chili, Deseeded
Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper, To Taste

1
For marinade (to be done 6-24 hours ahead of time): In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, garlic, seasoning and olive oil.
2
Make small slits down the length of each breast so marinade can fully penetrate.
3
Place chicken in a large Ziploc bag and pour in marinade, making sure each breast gets coated.
4
Place in fridge for 6-8 hours or up to 24 hours.
5
For pesto: If pumpkin seeds are not already toasted, preheat oven to 350 degrees (F), spread seeds on baking sheet and toast until fragrant or golden at the edges (roughly 8-10 minutes).
6
In food processor, blend toasted pumpkin seeds, cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chile, salt, freshly ground pepper and 1/4 cup water until smooth.
7
Scrape down sides of processor as necessary.
8
Set aside.
9
For chicken: If using a grill, heat to medium high and oil the rack.
10
Place chicken on rack and grill, turning once, until cooked through (roughly 12-13 minutes).
11
If using stove top (my preferred method!)
12
heat large skillet over medium-high heat and add chicken breasts.
13
Saute until cooked through (roughly 12-13 minutes).
14
Transfer chicken to plates and spoon pesto over top.
15
Lick your lips and greet this healthy dish with a grin.

471

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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: 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice, 1 Tablespoon Garlic, Minced, 1 teaspoon Poultry Seasoning (or Any Favorite Seasoning Blend), 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil, and more.

Yes, Grilled Garlic Chicken with Cilantro-Pumpkin Seed 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 Garlic Chicken with Cilantro-Pumpkin Seed Pesto

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