Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCafe Pesto Hilo BaySouthwestern Chicken Recipe

Southwestern Chicken Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Cilantro pesto, chipotle BBQ, tomato, onion, goat cheese

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Grill the Chicken

    Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Brush with chipotle BBQ sauce during the last few minutes of grilling.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Toppings

    While the chicken is grilling, prepare the toppings. Dice the tomatoes, slice the red onion, and crumble the goat cheese.

  4. 4

    Assemble the Dish

    Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes. Spread cilantro pesto over each chicken breast, then top with diced tomatoes, sliced onions, and crumbled goat cheese.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Serve the Southwestern Chicken warm, drizzled with additional chipotle BBQ sauce if desired.

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