Grilled Pesto Chicken

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
a handful of fresh basil
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 whole garlic cloves
1/3 cup walnuts
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 large avocado

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high heat. This ensures it’s nice and hot when you start cooking the chicken.
Grill the Chicken: Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and then place the chicken breasts on the heated grill. Grill them until they’re golden brown on both sides and cooked through. This usually takes about 4-5 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
Meanwhile: Make the Pesto: While the chicken is cooking, prepare the pesto. In a blender or food processor, combine the fresh basil, garlic cloves, olive oil, walnuts, and salt. Blend until smooth. This creates a flavorful pesto sauce to brush …