Grilled Pesto Chicken Skewers Recipe – These grilled chicken breast skewers marinated in pesto are an easy and delicious way to enjoy a healthy, flavorful chicken dinner. The skewers are composed of succulent chunks of chicken breasts marinated in a flavorful pesto mixture and grilled to perfection. The chicken is served on wooden skewers and garnished with red onion, fresh basil, and lemon slices. This versatile chicken dish can be enjoyed as an appetizer, a main course, or as part of a larger meal. The best part? It’s ready in under 30 minutes! So get your grill fired up and get ready for some delicious grilled chicken pesto skewers. Enjoy!
Ingredients list for the Grilled Chicken Pesto Skewers recipe
- 2 medium chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup green pesto
- 1/2 medium red onion, quartered
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil for serving
- 1 lime cut into wedges for serving
Directions
1. To make the grilled chicken pesto skewers: In a large bowl, the chicken breast cubes with pesto and marinate for 10 to 20 minutes. Soak the wooden skewers so they don’t burn on the grill.
2. Preheat your grill or griddle to medium-heat. Thread the chicken breast onto the skewers, alternating with one slice of red onion.
3. Grill the pesto chicken skewers on all sides until cooked through and lightly charred. Serve with basil and lemon wedges. Enjoy! ❤️
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- Creamy Pesto Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes
- Easy Pesto Chicken Pasta
- Creamy Pesto Chicken Meatballs
- Creamy Garlic Pesto Chicken
- Chicken Pasta in Creamy Pesto Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
