Asian green pesto barbecue chicken thighs

20 min
NZ Herald

A quick and simple chicken dish - marinate in an asian pesto of your choice for twenty minutes, then cook for twenty minutes. Easy!

Ingredients

3 TbspPesto, Asian green pesto
500 gChicken thighs, free range, skin on. (Main)
2 TbspSoy sauce
1 TbspBrown sugar

Directions

  1. Combine the pesto, soy sauce and brown sugar, add chicken thighs and marinate for 20 minutes or longer if you have the time.
  2. Barbecue the chicken skin side-down for 10 minutes, then turn and continue to cook until the juices run clear.
  3. Alternatively, roast the thighs in a hot oven for about 20 minutes. Serve with a salad and crusty bread.