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2018 Week 43 Grilled Chicken with Cilantro Pesto

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup lime juice

• 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 teaspoon chili powder

• 1 pound chicken tenders

• 2 cups loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, (1-2 bunches)

• 2 scallions, sliced

• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Directions

  1.  Whisk lime juice, soy sauce, oil and chili powder in a large bowl. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the marinade in a small bowl. Add chicken to the remaining marinade; toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes or up to 1 hour
  2. Preheat grill to medium-high.
  3. Meanwhile, place cilantro, scallions, sesame seeds and the reserved marinade in a food processor and process until fairly smooth.
  4. Serve with pesto and enjoy! 
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