pesto chicken and tomatoes

Name: Pesto Chicken and Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 4 - cloves garlic, minced; 6 - roma tomatoes, halved lengthwise; 1 1/2 - 2 pound(s) meaty chicken pieces (breast halves, thighs, drumsticks); - salt and black pepper; 3 tablespoon(s) butter, softened; 3 tablespoon(s) basil pesto; 2 tablespoon(s) chopped walnuts, toasted; 2 tablespoon(s) finely chopped kalamata olives (optional)

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Updated on Jun 2, 2016

What a wonderful combination of flavors -- this should really "WOW" your family and guests. Recipe is from B H & G

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 50 Min

method Grill

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 - cloves garlic, minced
6 - roma tomatoes, halved lengthwise
1 1/2 - 2 pounds meaty chicken pieces (breast halves, thighs, drumsticks)
- salt and black pepper
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons basil pesto
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted
2 tablespoons finely chopped kalamata olives (optional)

How To Make pesto chicken and tomatoes

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine oil and garlic. Lightly brush tomatoes; then chicken with garlic oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Discard any remaining garlic oil.

Step 2

Prepare grill for indirect heat using a drip pan. Place chicken, bone sides down, over drip pan. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat 50- 60 minutes until done. Grill tomatoes the last 6-8 minutes or until heated through - turning once.
Step 3

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients.
Step 4

Remove chicken and tomatoes from grill. Immediately spread chicken and cut sides of tomatoes with pesto mixture.
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