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 onto the chicken.
Brush with Pesto and Grill Again: Once the chicken is cooked through, brush each chicken breast generously with the prepared pesto sauce. Return the chicken to the grill and cook for another 1-2 minutes on each side, allowing the pesto to infuse into the chicken.
Serve Warm: Transfer the grilled pesto chicken to a serving platter. Serve warm with sliced avocado and cherry tomatoes on the side.

Notes
What I love about this recipe is how amazing the chicken matches with pesto and avocado; it’s delicious. Pesto makes this recipe juicy and flavorful, and the avocado and cherry add some creaminess and moisture to the equation. This recipe offers a lot of taste, and you don’t have to spend so much time making it, so it’s perfect for busy weekdays.