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chicken skewers with pesto on a plate.
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Grilled Pesto Chicken Skewers

Are you ready for the easiest Grilled Pesto Chicken Skewers of your dreams? To make these pesto grilled chicken skewers all you need is 2 ingredients and a grill, so let's go!
Prep Time40 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken skewers
Servings: 4
Author: Linley Hanson

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • ½ cup of homemade pesto or any kind of pesto

Instructions

  • Preheat the grill to medium/high heat -- around 375ºF.
  • Next, prep chicken by slicing it into 1 to 1.5 inch chunks. Transfer diced chicken into a large bowl.
  • Pour pesto into the bowl and toss the chicken until coated. Transfer the bowl into the fridge and let marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
    painting pesto on chicken.
  • Slide the chicken pieces onto skewers. You’ll be able to make 5-6 skewers.
  • Place a piece of tin foil onto the grill grates and spray with cooking spray. Grill at 375ºF for about 15-20 minutes flipping the skewers every 5-8 minutes. Cook until the internal temperature is 160ºF to 165ºF.
    pesto chicken skewers on tin foil.

Notes

  • Baking instructions: bake at 375ºF for 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcal | Protein: 37g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g