Grilled Garlic Chicken with Cilantro-Pumpkin Seed Pesto

  1. For marinade (to be done 6-24 hours ahead of time): In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, garlic, seasoning and olive oil.
  2. Make small slits down the length of each breast so marinade can fully penetrate.
  3. Place chicken in a large Ziploc bag and pour in marinade, making sure each breast gets coated.
  4. Place in fridge for 6-8 hours or up to 24 hours.
  5. For pesto: If pumpkin seeds are not already toasted, preheat oven to 350 degrees (F), spread seeds on baking sheet and toast until fragrant or golden at the edges (roughly 8-10 minutes).
  6. In food processor, blend toasted pumpkin seeds, cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chile, salt, freshly ground pepper and 1/4 cup water until smooth.
  7. Scrape down sides of processor as necessary.
  8. Set aside.
  9. For chicken: If using a grill, heat to medium high and oil the rack.
  10. Place chicken on rack and grill, turning once, until cooked through (roughly 12-13 minutes).
  11. If using stove top (my preferred method!)
  12. heat large skillet over medium-high heat and add chicken breasts.
  13. Saute until cooked through (roughly 12-13 minutes).
  14. Transfer chicken to plates and spoon pesto over top.
  15. Lick your lips and greet this healthy dish with a grin.

lemon juice, garlic, poultry seasoning, olive oil, chicken, pumpkin seeds, cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, serrano chili, salt

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/grilled-garlic-chicken-with-cilantro-pumpkin-seed-pesto/ (may not work)

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