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Grilled Chicken Pesto

Cultural Context

Originating from the Italian region of Liguria, pesto is a traditional sauce made from basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, and cheese. Grilled chicken pesto combines the vibrant flavors of this sauce with the smoky char of grilled chicken, making it a popular dish in Italian-American cuisine. Today, variations abound, with many opting for different nuts or herbs in the pesto, reflecting local tastes and ingredients.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb chicken thighs
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup mint leaves
1/4 cup coriander leaves
2 green chilies
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup cashews
1/2 cup yogurt
4 slices cheese
4 cabbage leaves
2 tablespoons oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

pesto sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade pesto

💰Cheaper: store-bought pesto

Homemade pesto can be made with less oil and fresh ingredients.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a lower-calorie option with cheesy flavor.

1

Cut chicken thighs into thin slices.

2

Pound the chicken pieces to make them even in thickness.

3

Marinate chicken with 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and juice of half a lemon.

4

Prepare the sauce by adding mint, coriander, 6-7 green chilies, 4-5 garlic cloves, and 5-6 cashews into a mixer jar.

5

Add 2-3 tablespoons of yogurt and season with 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the mixer jar.

6

Grind all ingredients to make a thick sauce, not too thin.

7

Take a marinated chicken piece and apply the sauce evenly on all sides.

8

Place a piece of cabbage and onion on top of the chicken, followed by a slice of cheese.

9

Wrap the chicken tightly and secure it with a toothpick.

10

Heat 2-3 tablespoons of oil in a pan.

11

Arrange the chicken pieces in the hot oil, ensuring they do not open up.

12

Fry on high flame while flipping until they are golden brown.

13

Cover and cook on low flame for 2-3 minutes to ensure the chicken is cooked through.

14

Check after 8-10 minutes to ensure the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

15

Remove from the pan and serve.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Equipment Needed

grillmixing bowlmeat thermometercutting boardknife

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

dairy-freenut-free

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Pesto ChickenGrilled Pesto Chicken
Local Name: Pollo alla griglia al pesto

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