Grilled Chicken with Cilantro Lime Pesto

Grilled chicken gets a flavorful update with cilantro-lime pesto, creating a dish that matches well with the acidity and green notes of the Clark Ferrea Sauvignon Blanc.

Grilled chicken gets a flavorful update with cilantro-lime pesto, creating a dish that matches well with the acidity and green notes of the Clark Ferrea Sauvignon Blanc.

Recipe Information

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 25 Minutes

Total Time: 45 Minutes

Total Servings: 2

Ingredients

Pesto

  • 2 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
  • ½ cup Zinc House Farm olive oil
  • 2 Limes (juiced)
  • 2 Garlic cloves

Chicken

  • 2 Chicken breasts
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

  2. For the pesto, combine cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and half of the olive oil in a food processor. Process until smooth.

  3. Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.

  4. Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).

  5. Once grilled, let the chicken rest for a few minutes.

  6. Slice the chicken and drizzle with the cilantro-lime pesto.

  7. Serve this vibrant dish with a glass of chilled Sauvignon Blanc to enhance its citrus and herbal flavors.

Suggested wine pairing

2022 Sauvignon Blanc, Clarksburg