Grilled Pesto Chicken Kabobs

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Pesto can sometimes be overpowering, but not in this recipe! Using it in a marinade adds the wonderful flavors of basil and garlic, without taking away from the natural flavors of the chicken and vegetables.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 4hrs

Total: 4hrs30 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Grilled Pesto Chicken Kabobs

Ingredients

¼ cup vegetable oil

2 tablespoons cooking sherry

2 tablespoons prepared pesto

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon pepper

1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts

cut into 1-inch chunks

1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms

1 small zucchini

cut into chunks

1 medium red onion

cut into chunks

12 grape tomatoes

6 metal skewers

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Directions

Step 1

Whisk oil sherry pesto lemon juice salt and pepper together in a glass bowl. Add chicken pieces and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours to overnight.

Step 2

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 3

Thread marinated chicken mushrooms zucchini red onion and tomatoes alternately onto skewers. Reserve remaining marinade.

Step 4

Place kabobs onto the preheated grill and cook turning occasionally and brushing with the reserved marinade until chicken is cooked and juices run clear 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Grilled Pesto Chicken Kabobs

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 262.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 26.4g 53%

Carbohydrates: 6.4g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 1.4g 6%

Sugars: 1.8g

Fat: 14.5g 22%

Saturated Fat: 2.9g 14%

Cholesterol: 66.3mg 22%

Vitamin A Iu: 316.2IU 6%

Niacin Equivalents: 17.1mg 131%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 37%

Vitamin C: 12.8mg 21%

Folate: 24.6mcg 6%

Calcium: 59mg 6%

Iron: 1.5mg 8%

Magnesium: 37.2mg 13%

Potassium: 487.4mg 14%

Sodium: 327.3mg 13%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 130.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.