2 cups lightly packed basil
1/4 cup pine nuts (toasting is optional)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan
Salt to taste
- Heat a grill pan on medium high heat. Lightly oil the grill pan. Sprinkle the chicken with garlic salt and sea salt. Grill the chicken until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Combine the basil, parmesan, pine nuts and lemon juice in a processor. Lightly pulse. With the machine running, gradually add 1/3 cup of the oil, blending until the mixture is creamy. Add salt and pulse.
- Boil water for pasta. Add pasta and cook until al dente.
- While the pasta is still very hot, spread the pesto over the pasta and chicken. Serve and enjoy!
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