CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH RED PEPPER PESTO

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Chicken Skewers with Red Pepper Pesto image

This delicious pesto would also be nice tossed with cooked pasta, served on toasted crostini or as a dip for pita chips.

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 jar(s) 7-oz jar roasted red peppers, well drained
1/2 c fresh cilantro leaves
3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1 pinch cinnamon
8 Tbsp olive oil, divided
1/2 c whole almonds, toasted (about 2 1/2 oz)
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • 1. Blend first 7 ingredients and 6 tablespoons of oil in a food processor until almost smooth. Add almonds and process until finely chopped, but not ground. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • 2. Prepare grill (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Brush chicken with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Skewer each piece with toothpick. Arrange on platter and serve with pesto.

Ogunbiyi Basit
[email protected]

I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Jana Hussein
[email protected]

I'm not a fan of red peppers, but I still really enjoyed these skewers. The pesto was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Fida Ktk
[email protected]

This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also love that it's a healthy and flavorful meal.


Zdenka Tiserova
[email protected]

I've made these skewers several times now and they're always a hit. The red pepper pesto is so flavorful and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.


hal sbin
[email protected]

These skewers are perfect for summer grilling. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Yosef Hailu
[email protected]

I love how versatile this recipe is. I've used different types of chicken and vegetables, and it always turns out great.


Ms Rumi
[email protected]

I made these skewers for a weeknight dinner and they were a total hit with my family. Even my picky kids loved them.


Adegboyega Ilesanmi david
[email protected]

This recipe is a keeper! The skewers were easy to make and cooked up perfectly. The red pepper pesto was the perfect finishing touch.


Uncringe My Cringe
[email protected]

I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but these skewers were surprisingly delicious. The pesto was especially good, and it paired perfectly with the tender chicken.


that dysfunctional gamer
[email protected]

These chicken skewers were a hit at my last party! The red pepper pesto added a unique and flavorful touch that everyone loved. I will definitely be making these again.