Home Recipes The best BBQ recipes Pesto Chicken Marinade Pesto Chicken Marinade Quick access Ingredients Preparation Comments Ingredients Preparation Comments By: Hubert Cormier, Ph.D. in nutrition Preparation 10 min Cooking 20 min Refrigeration 4 to 6 h Freezing 0 min 4 to 6 servings Piece of cake (easy) Quick access Ingredients Preparation Comments Ingredients Preparation Comments Peculiarities Categories Marinades Pesto Chicken Marinade The Best Pesto Marinade Who doesn’t like the classic pesto chicken? This popular combination can be served with a fresh and tasty salad or simply with pastas. If you’re looking to save some time, do not hesitate to use your favourite shop-bought pesto. Otherwise, an homemade pesto made with fresh herbs is always an excellent choice for this delicious chicken marinade! For more marinade ideas, check out our 10 best chicken marinades article! SIMPLY DELICIOUS: Do you just love pesto? You must try this pesto and avocado arancinis. They’re too good! Bonà savoir Just what is pesto? Pesto is a basic preparation of Italian origin. It is traditionally made with basil, parmesan cheese, garlic, olive oil, pine nuts, and salt. Nowadays, the ingredients vary. It sometimes contain parsley, aragula, different cheeses, and a variety of nuts. Find the combination that appeals the most to you! In any case, all types of pesto are great to make BPT’s chicken marinade! Ingredients Metric system Imperial system Pesto marinade Homemade or shop-bought pesto - ½ cup 125 mL To discover! Olive oil - 3 tablespoons 45 mL To discover! Salt and pepper - To taste To taste To discover! Preparation Switch to cook mode Chicken marinade Step 1 In a large bowl, mix all the marinade ingredients. Step 2 Place the chicken (about 454 g, whole or diced) in it. Refrigerate for at least 4 to 6 hours. Step 3 Finally, cook the poultry your preferred way (grill pan, barbecue, oven…). Like it? Share it!