CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH RED PEPPER PESTO

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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.

Khalaleleo Makhoa
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I made these skewers for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Shad Ahmed
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The pesto was a little too oily for my taste, but the chicken was cooked perfectly.


nicer mobil
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These skewers were easy to make and they turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


Younisfareed 6692
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but these skewers were so good that I ate two of them!


Ewr Aysa
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These skewers were a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Mohamed Hussein Abdi
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I made these skewers for dinner last night and they were a hit! The pesto was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Sweet Water
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The pesto was a little too oily for my taste, but the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Mohin oddin
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These skewers were easy to make and they turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


Wealth Innocent
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I'm not a big fan of red peppers, but I really enjoyed these skewers. The pesto was so flavorful.


Abubokkor Gaming
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The chicken was a little overcooked, but the pesto was delicious.


Justa Girl
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I made these skewers for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Tehmina Khan
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These skewers were a little dry, but the pesto helped to add some moisture.


Raniyah Davis
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I'm not a fan of chicken, but these skewers were so good that I ate two of them!


Tamuna Mamulia
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The pesto was a little bland for my taste, but the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Colton Alexander
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These skewers were easy to make and they turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


Tsholofelo Bogosi
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I had a hard time finding red peppers, so I used sun-dried tomatoes instead. The pesto was still delicious!


Steve Mogotsi
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These skewers were a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Shamim Hossien
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I'm not a big fan of pesto, but these skewers were amazing! The chicken was juicy and the pesto was flavorful without being overpowering.


Pivaga Frederick
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I made these skewers for dinner last night and they were delicious! The pesto was easy to make and the chicken was so tender.


Crazy4 knowledge
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These chicken skewers with red pepper pesto were a hit at my last party! The pesto was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly.