Chicken Pesto Kabobs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American, International
Chicken Pesto Kabobs
Description
The Chicken Pesto Kabobs consist of boneless, skinless chicken thigh cubes marinated in pesto sauce to soak up the herbaceous, garlicky flavors. After marinating for at least an hour, the chicken is drained and skewered alternately with whole cherry tomatoes. Seasoned lightly with salt and pepper, the kabobs are cooked over medium-high heat on a grill.
The grilling process takes approximately 10 to 12 minutes, turning the skewers occasionally to ensure even cooking and a herb-scented char on the chicken. Chicken thighs offer juiciness and tenderness, while the tomatoes soften and lightly blister, creating a pleasing contrast in texture and taste. The final dish is served immediately and can be garnished with parsley.
These kabobs are straightforward to prepare and emphasize fresh pesto flavor combined with grilled components. They work well as a main course for summer meals, picnics, or barbecues, accompanied by sides like salad, rice, or bread. The marination step is key to tenderizing the chicken and infusing it with pesto's flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pesto homemade or store-bought
- 1 ½ pounds chicken thighs cut into 1 1/4-inch cubes, boneless, skinless
- 2 pints cherry tomato
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
Instructions
- In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine chicken and pesto; marinate for at least 1 hour to overnight, turning the bag occasionally. Drain chicken from the pesto.
- Thread chicken and cherry tomatoes onto skewers; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Preheat grill to medium high heat.
- Add skewers to grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until the chicken is completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 10-12 minutes.*
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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