Pesto Chicken Skewers
Grilled chicken skewers marinated in vibrant basil pesto, served with colorful bell peppers and zucchini.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1 bell pepper, cut into pieces
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Skewers (wooden or metal)
Instructions
- Marinating the chicken: In a bowl, combine the cubed chicken and pesto sauce. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheating the grill: Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- Assembling the skewers: Thread chicken pieces, bell pepper, and zucchini onto skewers, alternating as desired.
- Seasoning for flavor: Season with salt and pepper.
- Grilling to perfection: Grill skewers for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through.
- Serving hot: Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for about 30 minutes to prevent burning. Feel free to customize the veggies used for grilling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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