Recipe: Pesto Tomato Chicken Grill Packets

Grill packets are great for a barbecue because you can prepare them ahead of time, pop them on the grill and leave them alone for a bit to create a delicious meal, and there's less clean up afterwards!

Although we normally recommend chicken with bones and skin for grilling, in this case, since it's wrapped in foil, boneless will cook faster so it's okay to use. This recipe packs in a ton of fresh summer flavors anyway, with tomatoes, onions, and that quintessential summer basil treat - pesto!

Pesto Tomato Chicken Grill Packets
(Serves 4.)

Ingredients:

Fresh pesto is delicious & easy to make! (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

4 chicken breasts, skin and bone removed
4 ripe tomatoes, each quartered
1 medium sweet onion, quartered
1/2 cup basil pesto
2 Tbsp mayonnaise
2 Tbsp butter, divided

Directions:

• Prepare the grill to medium-high heat.
• Tear off 4 large sheets of heavy duty aluminum foil and place a chicken breast on each one.
• Top each with the tomatoes and onion, evenly distributing each.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the pesto and mayonnaise.
• Spoon this mixture over chicken and veggies, then cut the butter into quarters and place a pat of butter on each.
• Fold foil over tightly, sealing the packets.
• Put on grill on indirect heat, close cover, and cook for 20 to 30 minutes, spinning the packet around once during this cooking time.
• Remove and let sit for 5 minutes before opening.