Grilled Chicken Tenders with Cilantro Pesto Recipe

One of the picnic food that you have to defend from the Picnic Raiders!

Here is a recipe from Ace Fitness. Yummy and healthy Grilled Chicken Tenders with Cilantro Pesto.

RECIPE OVERVIEW

Serves 4 Prep Time 35 min. Total Time 35 min. Nutrition Profile: Diabetes Appropriate   Gluten Free Diet   Healthy Weight   Heart Healthy  Low Calorie   Low Carb   Low Sat Fat   Low Sodium

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup lime juice

1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce

1 tablespoon canola oil

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 pound chicken tenders

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

2 scallions, sliced

2 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, (see Ingredient Note)

COOKING DIRECTIONS

Step 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.

Step 2 
Preheat grill to medium-high.

Step 3 
Meanwhile, place cilantro, scallions, sesame seeds and the reserved marinade in a food processor and process until fairly smooth.

Step 4 
Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Remove the chicken from the marinade (discard marinade) and grill until cooked through and no longer pink in the middle, about 2 minutes per side. Serve the chicken with the cilantro-sesame pesto.

RECIPE TIPS

Ingredient Note: Sesame seeds can be purchased already toasted. Look for them near other Asian ingredients. Or toast your own in a small dry skillet over low heat, stirring constantly, until golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Tip: To oil the grill rack, oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.) When grilling delicate foods like tofu and fish, it is helpful to spray the food with cooking spray.