Marinated Pesto Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

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100 g firmly packed fresh basil
4 garlic cloves
50 g freshly grated parmesan cheese
50 g toasted pine nuts
80 ml lemon juice
250 ml olive oil
4 chicken breast fillets

Directions:

Place the basil, garlic, Parmesan, toasted pine nuts and lemon juice in a food processor and process until combined.
Gradually add the olive oil, with the processor still running, and process until smooth.
Reserve 3/4 cup of the pesto.
Coat the chicken fillets with the remaining pesto and marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight if time permits.
Place the chicken on a tray and cook under a medium grill (broil) for 5 minutes on each side, or until cooked, brushing with any remaining marinade during the cooking.
Serve with roasted vegetables, (such as eggplant, capsicum, red onion) and the reserved pesto.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	714.84 Kcal (2993 kJ)
Calories from fat	665.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	73.93g	114%
Cholesterol	17.15mg	6%
Sodium	273.49mg	11%
Potassium	229.36mg	5%
Total Carbs	7.56g	3%
Sugars	1.27g	5%
Dietary Fiber	1.21g	5%
Protein	9.68g	19%
Vitamin C	13.7mg	23%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	194.4mg	19%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	483.88 Kcal (2026 kJ)
Calories from fat	450.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	50.04g	114%
Cholesterol	11.61mg	6%
Sodium	185.13mg	11%
Potassium	155.25mg	5%
Total Carbs	5.12g	3%
Sugars	0.86g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.82g	5%
Protein	6.55g	19%
Vitamin C	9.3mg	23%
Iron	1.2mg	10%
Calcium	131.6mg	19%

* 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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