Grilled Chicken Tenders with Cilantro Pesto

By sunitagt

Calories 168
Fat 6 g
Saturated fat 1 g
Cholesterol 63 mg
Carbohydrates 3 g
Dietary fiber 1 g
Protein 24 g
Sodium 299 mg

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup soy sauce, reduced-sodium
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 pound chicken tenders
• 2 cups cilantro leaves, loosely packed fresh , 1-2 bunches
• 2 scallions, sliced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from webmd.com

Preparation

Step 1

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.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.