BBQed Chicken with Lemon Balm Pesto

BBQed Chicken with Lemon Balm Pesto

Serves 2

Ingredients: 

• 2 Large Chicken Breast
• 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
• 2 Teaspoons Salt
• 2 Teaspoons Pepper

Lemon Balm Pesto:

• 1 Medium Lemon
• 2 Garlic Cloves
• 1 Bunch (about 2 Cups) Fresh Lemon Balm
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 Tablespoon Water
• salt and pepper to taste

1. In a bullet, food processor or blender add lemon balm, lemon, oil, water, garlic and salt and pepper to taste. Blend on high until a nice pesto texture. If need be add more water, 1 teaspoon at a time. Set aside.
2. Add the salt, pepper and garlic powder to the chicken and rub on.
3. Heat you BBQ to medium or high heat. Place chicken on the grill, close BBQ and let cook for 7 to 10 minutes on each side until fully cooked through.
5. Add pesto to chicken and enjoy!