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Memorial Day Pimento Cheese Grilled Chicken

Juicy grilled chicken breasts topped with creamy pimento cheese, perfect for Memorial Day gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts boneless and skinless
  • 1 teaspoon Olive Oil for grilling
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
For the Pimento Cheese
  • 1 cup Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup Pimentos drained and chopped
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce optional

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Make the Pimento Cheese
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, pimentos, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, and hot sauce.
  2. Mix until well combined and creamy.
Assemble and Serve
  1. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
  2. Top each chicken breast with a generous scoop of pimento cheese.
  3. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 300mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This dish pairs well with a fresh salad or grilled vegetables.

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