Grilled Chicken with Mint-Almond Pesto

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Ingredients

• 4 chicken breast halves
• 1 butternut squash, sliced crosswise 1/4" thick
• 1/2 C EVOO
• 1 lemon, zested & juiced
• 2 T chopped fresh mint
• 2 T chopped, toasted almonds
• 1 clove finely chopped garlic

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat grill to med. Lightly pound breasts; season on both sides with salt & pepper. Grill until well browned, @ 15 min.
Meanwhile, in large bowl, toss squash with 1 T EVOO; season with salt & pepper. Grill, turning, until tender & golden, @ 7 min. In small bowl, combine lemon zest & juice, mint, almonds, garlic & remaining EVOO. To serve, drizzle chicken & squash with mint almond pesto.