Grilled Pesto-Marinated Chicken

This moist and flavorful chicken is as easy as it is satisfying--after marinating overnight in pesto and Parmesan cheese, the chicken is finished off on the grill.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 381 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 chicken breast halves
• 1 (6 ounce) jar prepared pesto (such as Barilla® Rustic Basil Pesto)
• 3 ounces lemon juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.

Step 3

Mix together pesto, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, pepper, and salt in a 1-gallon resealable freezer bag. Add chicken, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours to overnight.

Step 4

Cook chicken on the preheated grill over indirect heat until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 6 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).