Asian Brined Chicken With Sesame Cilantro Pesto

2 green onions, cut up ¼ cup unsalted roasted peanuts 1 tablespoon chopped fresh peeled ginger 1 clove garlic, peeled 1 ½ cup snipped fresh cilantro ½ cup fresh mint leaves 1 tablespoon water 1 ½ teaspoon canola oil ½ teaspoon fish sauce ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil