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Grilled Chicken with Kale Pesto

A simple and delicious grilled chicken recipe served with a vibrant 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: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Chicken and Marinade

  • 4 pieces Chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Kale Pesto

  • 2 cups Kale leaves stems removed
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • ¼ cup Pine nuts toasted
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • ½ cup Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • ½ teaspoon Salt

Instructions 

  1. 1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. 2. Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. 3. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
  4. 4. While the chicken is grilling, prepare the kale pesto. In a blender, combine kale, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Blend until smooth.
  5. 5. Serve the grilled chicken with a generous dollop of kale pesto on top.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3000IU | Vitamin C: 80mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Grilled Chicken, Kale Pesto
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