Pesto Marinated Chicken

PESTO MARINATED GRILLED CHICKEN

yield: 6 SERVINGS

 

prep time: 2 HRS 5 MINS

cook time: 12 MINS

total time: 2 HRS 17 MINS

INGREDIENTS

• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup pesto, storebought or homemade (see note)
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar

INSTRUCTIONS 

• Place the chicken in a gallon-sized ziploc bag. Pour in the pesto, rice vinegar, salt and sugar. Seal the bag and shake it up until the marinade is combined and the chicken is well coated.
• Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 12 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill. Grill the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until cooked through (or an instant read thermometer reaches 160 degrees). Tent the chicken with foil and let rest 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
• Alternately, the chicken can be broiled or cooked on an indoor grill pan or skillet.

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