{"id":11247,"date":"2015-07-09T10:01:10","date_gmt":"2015-07-09T14:01:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/?p=11247"},"modified":"2024-01-14T11:35:21","modified_gmt":"2024-01-14T16:35:21","slug":"grilled-chicken-with-almond-pesto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/blog\/2015\/07\/09\/grilled-chicken-with-almond-pesto\/","title":{"rendered":"Grilled Chicken with Almond Pesto","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s heating up out there and that means it’s the perfect time to fire up the grill and make an easy, delicious and nutritious dinner. \u00a0We’ve created a recipe that does all of that and tastes fantastic. The delicious nutty flavour of the almond pesto combined with the juicy crispness of a grilled whole chicken will make this recipe one you will make again and again. Simple ingredients that are big on taste.<\/p>\n

\"Almond<\/p>\n

This BBQ Chicken can be made as a spatchcock chicken with almond pesto under the skin or as a condiment to easy grilled chicken pieces. I made this recipe for a dinner with great friends and my boys. (https:\/\/ayvnews.com\/<\/a>) I was so excited to spend time chatting with my friends that I didn’t watch the BBQ. Big mistake! The juicy chicken and oil from the pesto can cause flare ups so please keep an eye on the chicken! Unsure how to spatchcock a chicken? Check out this video<\/a> from Chicken Farmers of Canada.<\/p>\n

\"GrilledAlmond Pesto<\/h2>\n

2 cups curly parsley
\n1 cup cilantro
\n1 cup olive oil
\n2 tbsp lemon juice
\n1 cup sliced almonds, toasted
\n3\/4 tsp salt<\/p>\n

Place all ingredients in a food processor and chop\/blend until a smooth consistency. Use immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days.<\/p>\n

Directions for Grilled Chicken with Almond Pesto<\/h2>\n
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  1. Clean and wash a whole chicken.<\/li>\n
  2. With kitchen shears cut out the backbone and flatten chicken<\/li>\n
  3. Lift skin gently and spread almond pesto under the skin with your hands<\/li>\n
  4. Line a baking sheet with tinfoil and preheat BBQ to medium temperature<\/li>\n
  5. Place flattened chicken on the top rack with baking sheet underneath to catch drippings (put a bit of water on the pan to avoid burning)<\/li>\n
  6. BBQ chicken breast side down on medium heat for 15 minutes, then flip and cook for another 15 minutes.<\/li>\n
  7. Flip the chicken again and cook 15 minutes or until internal temperature is 165 F.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \"Grilled<\/p>\n

    Growing up in farm country and living amongst so many hard working farmers, eating local, buying fresh produce and meat has always been important to me. It’s the reason I scan through the grocery store to ensure I am buying Canadian products and why I love my local farmers market. I love how easy it is to look for the “Raised by a Canadian Farmer” sticker on Foodland and Sobey’s chicken. In one glance I know it has been raised by a Canadian Chicken Farmer.<\/p>\n

    \"Canadian<\/p>\n

    Enter to win a $5000 Backyard Makeover!<\/h2>\n

    Chicken Farmers of Canada is teaming up with\u00a0Cityline for your change to win a $5000 Backyard Makeover<\/a>! Can’t wait to see the before and after photos!<\/p>\n

    \"CFCContestFB\"<\/p>\n

    For more recipe ideas and cooking tips, be sure to follow Chicken Farmers of Canada on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, and Pinterest<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Disclosure: I am participating in the Chicken Farmers of Canada campaign managed by <\/em>SJ Consulting<\/em><\/a>. I received compensation in exchange for my participation in this campaign. The opinions on this blog are my own.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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