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Pesto Marinated Chicken Breasts Recipe

Pesto Marinated Chicken Breasts Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 cup classico pesto sauce
1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 tsp salt
4 (6 to 8 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, pounded to break fibers and make thickness consistent

Directions:

The day before serving, mix the pesto with the lemon juice and salt. Pour into an 8 x 8 inch baking dish or medium bowl. Put the breasts in the marinade and toss to coat completely. Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours.
Put chicken breasts on the well-oiled rack of a hot grill. Cook for about 20 minutes. Serve hot, at room temperature, or cold for a picnic.
TIP: This marinade is also marvelous on fish fillets. Simply substitute 4 (6 to 8 ounce) halbut fillets. Marinate the fillets for 2 hours. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Place the fillets on a baking sheet, and bake for 10-15 minutes, depending on the thickness. Cook 3/4 inch fillets for 10 minutes, larger ones for 15 minutes. Serve hot.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	182.32 Kcal (763 kJ)
Calories from fat	118.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.2g	20%
Cholesterol	35.95mg	12%
Sodium	753.98mg	31%
Potassium	175.66mg	4%
Total Carbs	3.57g	1%
Sugars	1.46g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.5g	2%
Protein	12.84g	26%
Vitamin C	5.9mg	10%
Vitamin A	1mg	33%
Calcium	53.4mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	178.4 Kcal (747 kJ)
Calories from fat	116.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.92g	20%
Cholesterol	35.18mg	12%
Sodium	737.75mg	31%
Potassium	171.88mg	4%
Total Carbs	3.49g	1%
Sugars	1.43g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.49g	2%
Protein	12.56g	26%
Vitamin C	5.8mg	10%
Vitamin A	1mg	33%
Calcium	52.2mg	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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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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