Jul 17 2026
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Grilled Pesto Chicken Recipe

Inspired by Angus Barn
Time1h
Serves4

With roasted tomatoes, red and yellow peppers, mushrooms & a chipotle butter, over garlic mashed potatoes

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Ingredients

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Chicken and Vegetables

Chipotle Butter

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Marinate the chicken breasts in pesto sauce for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Chop the red and yellow bell peppers, and slice the mushrooms. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

  3. 3

    Make Chipotle Butter

    In a small bowl, mix softened butter with chipotle in adobo sauce and lime juice. Set aside.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Grill the Chicken and Vegetables

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Grill the vegetables until tender and slightly charred.

  2. 5

    Prepare Garlic Mashed Potatoes

    Boil potatoes with garlic cloves until tender. Drain and mash with milk, salt, and pepper until creamy.

  3. 6

    Serve

    Place a scoop of garlic mashed potatoes on the plate, top with grilled chicken and vegetables, and drizzle with chipotle butter.

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