GRILLED CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH RED PEPPER PESTO

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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.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.6, Fat 19.8, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 37.1, Sodium 310.1, Carbohydrate 3.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1, Protein 13.9

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