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a photo taken over the top of two grilled chicken breasts coated in basil sitting on a cutting board with lemon wedges sitting next to them
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Thin Crispy Grilled Pesto Chicken

Imagine thin chicken cutlets marinated in homemade pesto sizzling over the grill until the edges turn audibly crispy. Grilled pesto chicken is just two pantry-friendly ingredients, perfect for busy summer nights!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Marinating Time30 minutes
Total Time41 minutes
Course: Mom's Best 100 Easy Chicken Recipes
Servings: 4
Author: Carrian Cheney

Ingredients

  • 2 Chicken Breasts large, butterflied and separated to create 4 thin breasts
  • Homemade Pesto

Instructions

  • Cover both sides of the chicken with pesto and marinate for at least 30 minutes in a storage container or ziploc bag in the refrigerator.
    2 Chicken Breasts, Homemade Pesto
  • Remove from bag and heat a grill to high heat with oiled grates.
  • Place the chicken on the grates and turn to medium for 3 minutes per side or until 165 degrees internal temperature.

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