Grilled Pesto Chicken Breast

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp parmesan cheese, gratedNutrition
• 1/2 tsp pepperNutrition
• 1/2 tsp saltNutrition
• 4 tsps olive oilNutrition
• 2 breasts, bone and skin removed chicken breastNutrition
• 1/2 lemon yields lemon juiceNutrition
• 1 tsp lemon peel, gratedNutrition
• 2 cups baby spinach leavesNutrition

Directions

1. 1Heat a grill pan on medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill pan. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
2. 2Combine the spinach, lemon juice, and lemon peel in a processor. Lightly pulse. With the machine running, gradually add remainder of the olive oil, blending until the mixture is creamy. Add salt and pulse.
3. 3Transfer the pesto mixture to a medium bowl. Stir in the parmesan cheese. Season the pesto with salt and pepper, to taste.
4. 4Spread the pesto over each piece of chicken and serve.
5. 5Note: you can put the pesto mix into ice cube trays and store in the freezer for future use.

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