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Grilled Pesto Chicken Skewers

Grilled Pesto Chicken Skewers with Cherry Tomatoes. EASY recipe that screams summer! ONLY THREE INGREDIENTS. Perfect for a light summer dinner or appetizer.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 -4 servings
Calories: 204 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Grilled Pesto Chicken and Tomato Skewers:
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ½ cup prepared pesto
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • canola oil for grilling
For the Mozzarella Balls (optional):
  • 12 small mozzarella balls
  • 1 tablespoon prepared pesto

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl, combine the chicken pieces and 1/2 cup pesto. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight. If using wooden skewers, place in water to soak for at least 30 minutes. Place mozzarella balls in a small bowl and toss with remaining 1 tablespoon pesto. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Let both the chicken and the mozzarella stand at room temperature 20 minutes prior to grilling.
  2. When ready to cook, preheat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan to medium. Thread the chicken and tomatoes onto the skewers, alternating as you go. Lightly brush the grill with canola oil to prevent sticking. Cook skewers for 3 minutes on one side, then turn and continue grilling until chicken is cooked through, about 1-2 additional minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature with mozzarella balls.

Notes

  • Chicken can be marinated up to 1 day in advance.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1(of four) without mozzarella Calories 204kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 11g (17%) Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 142mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2-4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 204

% Daily Value*

Serving 1(of four) without mozzarella
Calories 204kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 11g 17%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 142mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.