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Pesto Chicken Kabobs

Juicy chicken marinated in fresh pesto, grilled with cherry tomatoes and olives for a flavorful and vibrant meal.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup fresh homemade pesto sauce
  • 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1 cup pitted green olives
  • 10 inches bamboo or wooden skewers Soak in water for at least 20 minutes before grilling.
Seasoning and Garnish
  • sea salt For seasoning
  • freshly ground black pepper For seasoning
  • fresh basil, chopped For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, marinate the cubed chicken with 1/2 cup of pesto sauce, stirring to coat well.
  2. Cover and chill the chicken for at least 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
  3. Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent burning on the grill.
Cooking
  1. Preheat an outdoor grill or an indoor grill pan over medium heat.
  2. Assemble the skewers by threading the pesto-coated chicken, cherry tomatoes, and olives onto each skewer.
  3. Season lightly with sea salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Grill the kabobs for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through.
Serving
  1. Garnish with chopped basil and serve hot.

Notes

These kabobs can be meal prepped; marinate chicken ahead of time and store in the fridge. Great for grilling or oven roasting.