5 from 4 votes
Grilled Chicken Kabobs with Red Pepper Cilantro Pesto Recipe
These grilled chicken kabobs are fantastic for summertime dinners, but the real star of the show is the red pepper cilantro pesto!
Prep Time
55 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
6
Servings
Calories:
213 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 bell pepper chopped (see How to: Roast a Bell Pepper, roasted
- 3 tablespoons almonds toasted, slivered
- 1 garlic chopped, clove
- ⅓ cup cilantro chopped
- 3 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 ½ teaspoons lime juice freshly squeezed
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes, boneless, skinless
- 6 green onion cut into 1-inch pieces, white parts only
Instructions
- Soak 6 wooden skewers in warm water for 30 minutes. Alternatively, use metal skewers (no soaking required).
- In the bowl of a food processor, combine the roasted red bell peppers, slivered almonds, garlic, cilantro, Parmesan cheese, and lime juice. Pulse until combined.
- While the food processor is running, slowly pour in the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken in a medium bowl and toss with half of the pesto. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat and lightly brush the grill with oil.
- Thread the chicken onto the skewers, alternating with the green onion pieces.
- Grill until the chicken is just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Serve with the remaining pesto.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1Kabob + 2 tablespoon Pesto
Calories
213kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
51mg
(17%)
Sodium
394mg
(16%)
Potassium
366mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
290IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
9.7mg
(11%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 213
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Kabob + 2 tablespoon Pesto | |
| Calories | 213kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 394mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 366mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 290IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 9.7mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.