Chicken Skewers With Red Pepper Pesto Recipes

PESTO CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• Combine chicken pieces, pesto, and lemon juice in a gallon-size resealable plastic bag; seal bag and toss to coat evenly. Marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
• Thread chicken, tomatoes, and onion alternately onto skewers. Season with salt and pepper.
• Preheat Panasonic Countertop Induction Oven to Medium-High on the "Grill" setting.
• Place the skewers into the grill pan and set the timer for 3 minutes.
• Turn skewers and cook another 3 to 4 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Allow to rest for about 5 minutes.

CHICKEN AND ROASTED RED PEPPER SKEWERS

Steps:

• Thread chicken evenly onto 12 wooden skewers; place in shallow dish. Place mayo, peppers and garlic in blender container; cover. Blend until smooth. Reserve 1/4 cup of the mayo mixture; set aside. Pour remaining mayo mixture over skewers; cover. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
• Preheat broiler. Remove skewers from marinade; discard marinade. Place skewers on rack of broiler pan.
• Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for 10 min. or until chicken is cooked through, turning skewers occasionally. Sprinkle evenly with paprika. Serve with the reserved mayo mixture.

CHICKEN PESTO KABOBS

Steps:

• In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine chicken and pesto; marinate for at least 30 minutes to overnight, turning the bag occasionally. Drain chicken from the pesto. Thread chicken and cherry tomatoes onto skewers; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Preheat grill to medium high heat. Add skewers to grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until the chicken is completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 10-12 minutes.* Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH TARRAGON-PISTACHIO PESTO

Steps:

• Puree first 5 ingredients in processor. Add 1/4 cup olive oil and blend until slightly coarse paste forms. Mix in 2 tablespoons water. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer 3 tablespoons pesto to small bowl (for brushing chicken and vegetables); reserve remaining pesto.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush grill with oil. Thread 1 onion piece, 1 bell pepper square, 1 lemon slice half, 1 chicken tender (lengthwise), then 1 onion piece, 1 bell pepper square, and 1 lemon slice half alternately on each of 8 skewers. Brush vegetables and chicken on skewers with olive oil, then with 3 tablespoons pesto from small bowl. Sprinkle skewers with salt and pepper. Grill until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are slightly softened, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Serve with reserved pesto.

GRILLED CHICKEN AND MOZZARELLA PESTO SKEWERS

Steps:

• Place the chicken in a bowl. Put the eggplant cubes in a separate bowl and add the peppers.
• Sprinkle the chicken with a third of the orange zest, and some oil, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes to taste. Toss well.
• Sprinkle the vegetables with another third of the zest, and some oil, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes to taste. Toss well.
• Preheat a grill for cooking over medium-high heat. Build skewers, alternating chicken cubes with vegetables. Lightly oil the grill grates. Grill, turning once, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are charred and tender, 2 minutes per side.
• Meanwhile, place the mozzarella cubes in another bowl and sprinkle with the remainder of the zest, along with some oil, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes to taste. Toss well.
• Thread the mozzarella cubes on the tops and bottoms of each of the skewers. Drizzle with pesto and serve immediately.

TAPAS - CHICKEN & ROASTED RED PEPPER SKEWERS

Steps:

• Soak 12 8" wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
• Thread chicken pieces onto skewers evenly & place in shallow baking dish.
• Combine remaining ingredients until well blended, pour over skewers & marinate in refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes but preferably a couple of hours.
• Remove skewers from marinade (discard leftovers) & place skewers on the rack of a broiler pan.
• Broil 4 - 6 inches from the heat for 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked, turning occasionally.

GRILLED CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH RED PEPPER PESTO

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.

CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH RED PEPPER PESTO

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.