Ditch the Basil and Make These Mint Pesto Chicken Wraps Instead

Honestly, pesto is a gift from the foodie gods. It goes with just about anything and can be used in countless ways. Want some on your pasta? Go for it. Looking to add some oomph to your grilled cheese? Why not! With all these beautiful recipes, did you know that you can use mint to create a delicious pesto sauce? Well, you do now. These mint pesto chicken wraps are easy to make and are surprisingly refreshing.

Mint Pesto Grilled Chicken Wraps

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: 40 minutesTotal time: 45 minutesServings:8 servings

Ingredients

• 3-4 cups mint leaves
• 1/3 cup blanched almonds
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• Lemon juice
• Salt and pepper
• 1 chicken breast
• Red pepper or any vegetable your choosing
• Tortilla wraps

Instructions

1. 
   

   Combine mint, almonds, garlic, and lemon juice in a blender.

2. 
   

   Pulse until ingredients are fully ground up.

3. 
   

   Add olive oil and some salt and pepper; continue blending until ingredients are well combined.

4. 
   

   On a baking sheet, drizzle olive oil and lay out chicken breast with red pepper.

5. 
   

   Top the chicken breast with the pesto sauce and bake for 30-40 minutes at 400° F.

6. 
   

   Wrap cooked chicken breasts in tortillas with the pesto.

Enjoy this amped up version of pesto as instructed above or use it in pastas, paninis, pizza—whatever your heart desires.

• Dinner
• Lunch