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Pre-soak cedar planks according to package directions. Usually, this will involve soaking boards for a minimum of 2 hours in a bucket or sink of water.
In each of two gallon-sized zipper lock bags, pour 4 cups of water. Dissolve 3/4 cup salt and 3/4 cup sugar in each bag of water. Add 3 chicken breasts to each bag and seal, pressing out as much air as possible. Refrigerate chicken about 1 1/2 hours.
Prepare gas or charcoal grill.
Remove chicken from brine marinade, rinse well and pat dry with paper towels. Loosen skin of the chicken. Place 2 tablespoons of basil pesto under the skin of each breast. Spread pesto around under the skin. Season skin side of chicken with salt and pepper.
Place each chicken breast, skin-side-up, on a pre-soaked piece of cedar. Lay cedar planks on grill rack and close lid. Cook 30 - 35 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 145 - 150 F.
To grill without planks:
Prepare gas or charcoal grill. Place chicken, skin-side-up, on grill over medium heat. Cover grill and let cook 30 - 35 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 145 - 150 F.
Basil Pesto Stuffing:
In bowl of food processor, place 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, 3 tablespoons parsley, 1 clove garlic, 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons butter, 1/4 cup pine nuts, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon white pepper. Puree pesto ingredients. With processor running, slowly pour 1/4 cup olive oil into mixture. Blend until pureed. Refrigerate until needed. Pesto will thicken when chilled.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (618g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 6 Servings | ||
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Calories: 1030 | ||
Calories from Fat: 48 (5%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 5.4g | 7 % | |
Saturated Fat 1.5g | 8 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 1.5g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 1.5g | ||
Cholesterol 136.9mg | 42 % | |
Sodium 190.9mg | 7 % | |
Potassium 1542.4mg | 41 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 198.2g | 58 % | |
Dietary Fiber 19.7g | 79 % | |
Sugars, other 178.5g | ||
Protein 62.6g | 89 % | |
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Calories per serving: 1030
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