Cilantro Pesto Chicken Tenders Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 lbs chicken breast tenders
2 tbsp coarsely chopped walnuts
2 medium garlic cloves
1 1/2 cups loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves , and tender stems
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh italian parsley , and tender stems
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 lime, cut into wedges

Directions:

In a food processor, finely chop the walnuts and garlic.
Add cilantro, parsley, salt and pepper and process until finely chopped.
With processor running, slowly add the oil to create a smoothe puree.
Place chicken in large, resealable bag plastic bag, add the marinade and seal tightly.
Make sure marinade is evenly distributed on all the chicken tenders.
Refrigerate for 2 hours.
Remove chicken from bag and thread on skewers.
Grill over direct high heat for about 6 to 8 mins, turning over once.
Serve warm with lime wedges.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	508.58 Kcal (2129 kJ)
Calories from fat	321.14 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	35.68g	55%
Cholesterol	61.98mg	21%
Sodium	992.22mg	41%
Potassium	402.41mg	9%
Total Carbs	25.01g	8%
Sugars	0.35g	1%
Dietary Fiber	2.34g	9%
Protein	23.71g	47%
Vitamin C	12.8mg	21%
Iron	2.1mg	12%
Calcium	45.8mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	274.47 Kcal (1149 kJ)
Calories from fat	173.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.26g	55%
Cholesterol	33.45mg	21%
Sodium	535.47mg	41%
Potassium	217.17mg	9%
Total Carbs	13.5g	8%
Sugars	0.19g	1%
Dietary Fiber	1.26g	9%
Protein	12.8g	47%
Vitamin C	6.9mg	21%
Iron	1.1mg	12%
Calcium	24.7mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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