Grilled Chicken Skewers With Red Pepper Pesto

Name: Grilled Chicken Skewers With Red Pepper Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained well; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 garlic clove, peeled; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 pinch ground cinnamon; 8 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1/2 cup whole almond, toasted (about 2 1/2 ounces); 4 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless

Submitted by DailyInspiration

"This delicious pesto would also be nice tossed with cooked pasta, served on toasted crostini or as a dip for pita chips. Recipe from Bon Appetite."

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photo by FLKeysJen

Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 10

ingredients

1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained well
¹⁄₂ cup fresh cilantro leaves
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, peeled
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dry mustard
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground coriander
1 pinch ground cinnamon
8 tablespoons olive oil, divided
¹⁄₂ cup whole almond, toasted (about 2 1/2 ounces)
4 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless

directions

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.

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Reviews

Fantastic pesto! I used only four tablespoons oil and it was saucy, so three may even be enough for a thicker version. Served with sliced fresh avocado, this was a perfect summer meal.

FLKeysJen