GRILLED CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH DECONSTRUCTED PESTO
Budget-friendly boneless, skinless chicken thighs are paired here with a version of pesto that is closer to salad than paste. For grilling, the thighs are tossed with olive oil and salt and pepper and threaded onto skewers. But they are not jammed together, so they cook fairly quickly. Simply toss with the pesto ingredients - fresh basil, olive oil, parmesan, pine nuts and garlic - and serve.
Provided by John Willoughby And Chris Schlesinger
Categories dinner, easy, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 entree servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Build a fire in your grill; when the flames have died down, all the coals are covered with gray ash and the temperature is medium (you can hold your hand 5 inches above the grill for about 5 seconds), you're ready to cook. (For a gas grill, turn all burners to high, lower cover and heat for 15 minutes, then turn burners to medium.)
- Combine the chicken, 3 tablespoons of olive oil and the salt and pepper in a large bowl and toss well to coat, then thread the chicken chunks onto the skewers so they press up against one another but aren't jammed together.
- Put the skewers on the grill directly over the coals and cook, rolling the skewers around every 3 to 4 minutes to ensure all the sides are more or less evenly exposed to the heat, until lightly seared, about 12 to 14 minutes. To check for doneness, make a small cut and peek inside a couple of the chunks to be sure they are opaque all the way through with no pink.
- Slide the chicken chunks off the skewers into a large bowl, add all the other ingredients one after the other, toss well to coat evenly, season to taste if needed and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 553, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 49 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 631 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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[email protected]I had some trouble getting the chicken to stay on the skewers. I ended up using toothpicks to hold them in place.
Michelleda Arius
[email protected]These skewers were a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time. Other than that, they were delicious.
Tyler Faust
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed these skewers. The pesto was subtle and didn't overpower the chicken. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were roasted to perfection.
Vickey Bhae
[email protected]These skewers are perfect for a summer cookout. They're easy to make ahead of time and can be cooked on the grill or in the oven. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Bikash Khadka
[email protected]I've made these skewers several times now and they're always a hit. I love the combination of flavors from the chicken, pesto, and vegetables. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.
Bergele Anno
[email protected]These skewers are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family. I love that I can use any kind of vegetables I have on hand.
Ermiyas Getachew
[email protected]I made these skewers for a party and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making them again.
Ilyass Ahmes Solangi
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the chicken to stay on the skewers. I ended up using toothpicks to hold them in place.
Farman Ghauri
[email protected]These skewers were a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time. Other than that, they were delicious.
GC FAISAL
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed these skewers. The pesto was subtle and didn't overpower the chicken. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were roasted to perfection.
Onen En
[email protected]These skewers are perfect for a summer cookout. They're easy to make ahead of time and can be cooked on the grill or in the oven. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Patricia Lee Arroyo
[email protected]I've made these skewers several times now and they're always a hit. I love the combination of flavors from the chicken, pesto, and vegetables. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.
Juju
[email protected]These skewers are a great way to use up leftover chicken. I usually make a big batch of chicken on the weekend and then use it to make these skewers during the week. They're a quick and easy meal that's always delicious.
Prince Lubemba
[email protected]I love how easy these skewers are to make. I usually marinate the chicken overnight, but you can also just cook them right away. They're always a hit with my family and friends.
Molten Boss
[email protected]These skewers were easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pesto was delicious. I served them with roasted vegetables and it was a great meal.
Fakhar Ali
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but these skewers were amazing! The pesto was so flavorful and really complemented the chicken. I'll definitely be making these again.
Youmna Mohammed
[email protected]These chicken skewers were a hit at my last barbecue! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the pesto added a delicious, herby touch. I'll definitely be making these again.