Grilled Chicken Cashew Cilantro Pesto
Grilled chicken with cashew cilantro pesto is a savory and aromatic dish, featuring succulent grilled chicken topped with a rich, nutty pesto made from fresh cilantro and crunchy cashews, offering a delightful fusion of flavors and textures.
Servings: 6
Calories: 313kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 chicken breasts
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup cotija cheese
For Cashew Cilantro Pesto
- ¼ cups cashews unsalted raw
- 1 cilantro leaves
- 1 garlic clove
- Zest of ½ lime
- ½ tsp serrano chile seeded and finely chopped
- ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Add cashews to food processor and pulse until finely ground.
- Add other pesto ingredients and blend until slightly runny and spreadable.
- Taste and add sea salt if needed.
- Preheat your grill to medium high.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, grill about 8 minutes on each side until 165F degrees internally.
- Top with cashew pesto, cheese, and enjoy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 328mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g