Sweetgreen Chicken Pesto Parm Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2 cups fresh basil leaves (packed)
• ⅓ cup pine nuts (lightly toasted)
• 2 cloves garlic
• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (freshly grated is best)
• Juice of half a lemon (adds brightness)
• Salt, to taste
• ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• ½ cup croutons (optional for crunch)
• To taste freshly ground black pepper
• 4 cups mixed baby greens (arugula, spinach, and romaine for variety)
• ½ cup cucumber (thinly sliced)
• ½ cup roasted red peppers (sliced)
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional, for extra zest)