GRILLED CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH RED PEPPER PESTO

Grilled Chicken Skewers With Red Pepper Pesto image

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

Time 25m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 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

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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