Name: Marinade: Spicy Calabrian Pesto & Balsamic Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4-6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Spicy Calabrian Pesto Infused Olive Oil; 2 tbsp Traditional Balsamic Vinegar 18 Yr Aged; 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (butterflied); Salt &amp; Pepper (to taste)

Marinade: Spicy Calabrian Pesto & Balsamic Chicken

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Cuisine

American

Servings

4-6

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Calories

280

Elevate your grilling game with this easy and flavorful Spicy Calabrian Pesto & Balsamic BBQ Chicken. Perfect for mid-week meals, this versatile chicken recipe can be used in salads, pasta dishes, and more. Butterflying the chicken not only allows for better marinade absorption but also ensures even cooking and quicker grill time. Whether you're serving it hot off the grill or meal-prepping for the week, this recipe is sure to impress!

Author:

Michelle Rudell

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Ingredients

2 tbsp Spicy Calabrian Pesto Infused Olive Oil
2 tbsp Traditional Balsamic Vinegar 18 Yr Aged
3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (butterflied)
Salt & Pepper (to taste)

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Directions

Preheat BBQ to medium (about 350-375F).
Butterfly the chicken: Place the chicken breast on the cutting board with what would have been the skin side down. Place one hand on the chicken breast, curving your fingers up slightly for safety. Insert the knife into the middle of the thickest part and cut horizontally; cut almost to the other side. Open it like a book.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
Mix together the Spicy Calabrian Pesto Olive Oil and Traditional Balsamic in a small bowl and use a silicone basting brush to coat every surface of the chicken. This can go straight on the BBQ at this point or sit at room temperature for up to 2 hours (or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days).
Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes per side or until just fully cooked through (165F internal temperature).