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Grilled Chicken with Hemp Seed and Kale Pesto

A healthy and delicious grilled chicken recipe with a unique hemp seed and kale pesto.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 pieces Chicken breasts
  • 2 cups Kale leaves stems removed
  • ½ cup Hemp seeds
  • ½ cup Olive oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  3. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
  4. While the chicken is grilling, prepare the pesto. In a blender, combine kale, hemp seeds, olive oil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
  5. Season the pesto with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
  7. Serve the grilled chicken with a generous spoonful of hemp seed and kale pesto on top.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Grilled Chicken, Hemp Seed, Kale Pesto
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