Cauli Pesto Chicken
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
SCD Sensitive
Servings
Prep Time
4
servings
10
minutes (+ 3 hours marinating time)
Cook Time
20
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
4
servings
10
minutes (+ 3 hours marinating time)
Cook Time
20
minutes
Ingredients
1/2
cup
extra virgin olive oil
1
cup
fresh basil leaves
3
cloves
garlic
peeled
1
large
lemon
juiced
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
to taste
4
boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1
large head
cauliflower
florets chopped and steamed
Instructions
Prepare marinade in a food processor or blender, combine all ingredients EXCEPT chicken and cauliflower; process until smooth.
Pour half of this mixture into a covered container and refrigerate.
Place chicken in a large zipper topped plastic bag; pour remaining pesto on top.
Seal bag and turn to coat chicken with marinade; refrigerate overnight or for at least 3 hours.
Preheat indoor grill pan to MEDIUM-HIGH.
Remove chicken from marinade (discarding marinade and bag) and grill for 5 to 8 minutes per side or until cooked through.
Remove reserved pesto from refrigerator; place it in a small saucepan and warm over medium heat; serve as a sauce over chicken and cauliflower.