Pesto Mayo-Marinated Chicken

Name: Pesto Mayo-Marinated Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Australian
Ingredients: 1/3 cup Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise, plus extra to serve; 1/4 cup store-bought basil pesto; 2 tsp lemon juice; 900 g skinless chicken thigh fillets; lemon wedges, or chargrilled lemon cheeks, to serve

The magic of marinating with mayo is that it helps your other marinade ingredients spread evenly across the surface of the meat, delivering more consistent flavor, while improving browning. Try this easy recipe for dinner or for you next bbq.

4 People

Servings
5 Minutes

Prep Time
10 Minutes

Cooking Time
15 Minutes

Ready In

1/3 cup Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise, plus extra to serve
1/4 cup store-bought basil pesto
2 tsp lemon juice
900 g skinless chicken thigh fillets
lemon wedges, or chargrilled lemon cheeks, to serve

Combine mayonnaise, pesto and lemon juice in a large non-reactive bowl. Add chicken to the mayonnaise mixture. Toss to coat thoroughly. For increased depth of flavour, cover and marinate in the fridge for 3 hours, or overnight.
Heat a large non-stick frying pan, or stovetop grill pan, over medium- high heat. Cook chicken 8-10 minutes, turning regularly, or until golden brown and cooked through. Serve chicken drizzled with extra pesto and lemon wedges.