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Griddled Chicken with Pesto

A delicious and healthy dish featuring grilled chicken served with flavorful pesto.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts boneless and skinless
Pesto
  • 1 cup pesto sauce store-bought or homemade
Seasoning
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. Preheat the griddle over medium-high heat.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Place the chicken breasts on the griddle and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
Serve
  1. Remove the chicken from the griddle and let it rest for a few minutes.
  2. Serve with pesto sauce drizzled on top.

NUTRITION INFORMATION:

Serving: 1 serving Calories: 350cal (18%) Carbohydrates: 5g (2%) Protein: 30g (60%) Fat: 25g (38%) Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g Monounsaturated Fat: 15g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 100mg (33%) Sodium: 600mg (26%) Potassium: 800mg (23%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 1g (2%) Vitamin A: 500IU (10%) Vitamin C: 2mg (2%) Calcium: 20mg (2%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
Keywords: chicken, grilled, pesto

Notes

This dish pairs well with a side salad or grilled vegetables.

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