I seriously think I spend half of my life at the grocery store. I typically go ever single day. Yeah, I am one of those people. I have a problem though...if I do all my grocery shopping at once - say, like a week at a time - I don't want the meals I decided on at the first of the week, then I get all pouty, then I eat out - it is just a mess. So, I just go everyday and it works out. Long story! Anyway - the other day I came home from work and I just didn't want to go to the store and I just didn't want to eat out (yep, it was one of those days) so, off to the fridge I went. I checked the freezer and we had some chicken, so I thawed it out (by the way, I used to say I "unthawed it" until John pointed out how ridiculous that was - yeah, I bet some of you say unthawed too). I started grabbing stuff out of the fridge and the pantry - basil, olive oil, pine nuts, parmesan, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper and just started mixing stuff up. I came up with a nice balsamic-y, garlic-y, pesto-y marinade and it turned out to be pretty dang good!
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| Mmm yummy chicken! |
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| Hey - another picture of John and me :) |
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| And another weird face! |
Awesome Chicken
- 1 pound chicken - your choice (bone in, boneless, skinless, skin on - whatever works)
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup pesto (basil, parmesan, olive oil, garlic, pinenuts, salt and pepper or just get store bought - for this recipe that is completely acceptable)
- 3 to 4 cloves of extra garlic
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
So...I can't tell you how I make my pesto because I don't measure anything, but here is a good reference for a recipe. I don't use pecorino though - just parmesan.
Anyway - combine all ingredients and pour over your chicken. Marinate in the fridge for at least an hour - longer is better. Up to 24 hours. Grill over medium heat.
Easy recipe, but packed full of flavor! Enjoy!
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