GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CILANTRO PESTO

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Categories     Chicken     Herb     Grill/Barbecue

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
marinade:
1 cup soy sauce
2 T. grated ginger
4 shallots, minced
4 garlice cloves, minced
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 c. vegetable oil
cilantro pesto
1 large bunch cilantro, with roots if possible, well-washed
4-6 large cloves garlic
1 T. whole peppercorns
1-2 jalapeno peppers
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Combine marinade ingredients in a large zip-top bag; add chicken. Marinate at least two hours. Make cilantro pesto: combine all ingredients except oil in food processor, grind together, adding oil slowly through processor feed until a soft paste forms. Remove chicken from marinade. Lift skin and spread 2 tablespoons cilatro pesto under skin of each thigh. Be careful not to contaminate pesto with utensils used on chicken -- you will use the remainder to finish the dish. Grill chicken on medium grill until chicken is cooked thoroughly.

Mr Khawar
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Thank you for sharing this recipe! It's a great way to enjoy grilled chicken.


Baba Rikshy Wala
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken, and this recipe is a great addition to my repertoire. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Ramo Anthony
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavorful chicken and the vibrant pesto.


DARK SUFY
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I'm on a low-carb diet, so I skipped the rice and served the chicken with a side of grilled zucchini. It was still a delicious and satisfying meal.


NDK Music
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I served this dish with roasted vegetables and a side of rice. It was a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family enjoyed.


Hef Row
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover grilled chicken. I had some chicken that I had grilled the night before, and it worked perfectly in this dish.


Jaida Moore
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to follow and the ingredients are easy to find. I also appreciate that it's a healthy dish that's packed with flavor.


Jo'riyah Keys
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I was short on time, so I used store-bought pesto instead of making my own. The dish still turned out great! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the pesto added a nice pop of flavor.


Mohammad Tahir
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This was my first time making grilled chicken with cilantro pesto, and it turned out fantastic! The chicken was tender and moist, and the pesto was incredibly flavorful. I can't wait to try this recipe again with different variations of pesto.


alice argoud
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I'm not usually a fan of cilantro, but this recipe changed my mind. The pesto was so well-balanced that the cilantro flavor was subtle and really complemented the chicken.


Mariam Hossain
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I followed the recipe exactly and the results were amazing! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the pesto was so fresh and vibrant. This dish is a keeper!


hasan poros
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This grilled chicken with cilantro pesto was an absolute delight! The flavors blended perfectly, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.