Grilling, Smoking and Barbecuing Recipes
Pesto Chicken & Vegetable Kebabs
Grill up some wholesome fun with this flavorful recipe for Pesto Chicken & Vegetable Kebabs. Marinated in a robust pesto sauce, these skewers of tender chicken pieces and seasoned vegetables make a colorful and appetizing entrée.
Prep: 20 min | Marinate: 1 hr | Cook: 8 min | Yield: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Buitoni Refrigerated All Natural Pesto with Basil
- Grated lemon peel from 1 lemon
- Juice from 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1/2 pound assorted vegetables (cherry tomatoes, bell pepper cubes, zucchini wedges, button mushrooms and/or eggplant cubes)
Instructions
- Combine pesto, lemon peel and lemon juice in large, resealable plastic bag.
- Add chicken and vegetables; seal.
- Marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Thread chicken and vegetables alternately on skewers*; discard any remaining marinade.
- Heat grill or broiler. (Place kebabs on baking sheet if broiling.) Grill or broil for 5 minutes; turn over.
- Grill or broil for an additional 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Season with salt and ground black pepper, if desired.
Notes
* If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes before threading.
Served with a fresh salad, these kebabs are a perfect addition to the summer season.
Nutrition
Per serving: Calories: 150 Calories from Fat: 70 Total Fat: 8g Saturated Fat: 1.5g Cholesterol: 40mg Sodium: 180mg Carbohydrates: 4g Dietary Fiber: 1g Sugars: 2g Protein: 16g
Attribution
Recipe and photo used with permission from: Nestlé® and meals.com