Grilled Pesto Chicken Kabobs

Name: Grilled Pesto Chicken Kabobs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 270 min
Ingredients: 0.25 cup vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons cooking sherry; 2 tablespoons prepared pesto; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon pepper; 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks; 1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms; 1 small zucchini, cut into chunks; 1 medium red onion, cut into chunks; 12 grape tomatoes; 6 metal skewers

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Pesto can sometimes be overpowering, but not in this recipe! Using it in a marinade adds the wonderful flavors of basil and garlic, without taking away from the natural flavors of the chicken and vegetables.

Submitted by Kim's Cooking Now

Updated on November 30, 2024

a platter of Grilled Pesto Chicken Kabobs with chunks of chicken, mushrooms, zucchini slices, and cherry tomatoes on skewers with a basil sprig garnish

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

4 hrs

Total Time:

4 hrs 30 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Marinade:

¼ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons cooking sherry
2 tablespoons prepared pesto
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Kabobs:

1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms
1 small zucchini, cut into chunks
1 medium red onion, cut into chunks
12 grape tomatoes
6 metal skewers

Directions

Whisk oil, sherry, pesto, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together in a glass bowl. Add chicken pieces and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours to overnight.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
Thread marinated chicken, mushrooms, zucchini, red onion, and tomatoes alternately onto skewers. Reserve remaining marinade.
Place kabobs onto the preheated grill, and cook, turning occasionally and brushing with the reserved marinade, until chicken is cooked and juices run clear, 10 to 15 minutes.

Cook's Note:

If you're using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes prior to use.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

263	Calories
15g	Fat
6g	Carbs
26g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 263
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 66mg	22%
Sodium 327mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate 6g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 26g	53%
Vitamin C 13mg	14%
Calcium 59mg	5%
Iron 2mg	8%
Potassium 487mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Grilled Pesto Chicken Kabobs

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