Name: Pesto chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 21 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 800g chicken thigh fillets, trimmed, halved; 9.20 gm olive oil; 500.00 ml firmly packed fresh basil leaves; 62.50 ml pine nuts, toasted; 2 garlic cloves, peeled, quartered; 125.00 ml finely grated parmesan cheese; 42.00 gm lemon juice; 75.08 gm olive oil

Pesto chicken

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Prep Time:
15 minutes

Cook Time:
6 minutes

Total Time:
21 minutes

Grilled chicken with fresh basil pesto for an easy, tasty dinner.

Ingredients:

800g chicken thigh fillets, trimmed, halved
9.20 gm olive oil
500.00 ml firmly packed fresh basil leaves
62.50 ml pine nuts, toasted
2 garlic cloves, peeled, quartered
125.00 ml finely grated parmesan cheese
75.08 gm olive oil

Instructions:

For basil pesto: Combine basil, pine nuts, garlic, and parmesan in a food processor. Pulse until roughly chopped. Add lemon juice and process until mixed. With the processor running, slowly pour in the oil until well combined. Transfer to a bowl, season with pepper, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.
Preheat a barbecue plate or chargrill to medium heat. Brush chicken with oil, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
Spread a generous amount of flavorful pesto over the succulent chicken and present it beautifully for a delightful dining experience.

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