Grilled Chicken With Asian Pesto
List of Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves or 8 boneless, skinless thighs, or a combination of both
- olive or vegetable oil
- salt and black pepper
- lime wedges
- Asian Pesto (recipe follows):
- 1 cup each packed fresh basil, cilantro and mint leaves
- 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 T lime juice
- 1 T granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Place chicken between two pieces of waxed paper; pound to 3/8" thickness. Brush chicken with oil; season with salt and pepper. Spread about 1/2 T Asian Pesto on both sides of each breast or thigh.
- Oil hot grid to help prevent sticking. On uncovered grill, over medium briquets, grill chicken, turning once, 6 to 8 minutes, or until cooked through. Serve with additional Asian Pesto and lime wedges.
Final Comments
Asian Pesto:
In blender or food processor, process all ingredients into a smooth paste.
Note: The Asian Pesto recipe makes enough for 6 servings. Leftovers can be refrigerated and used as a spread for sandwiches.
Servings: Makes 4.
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