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chicken skewers with red pepper pesto

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Recipe by
Daily Inspiration S
@DailyInspiration
Somewhere, TX

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

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yield 6 -8
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For chicken skewers with red pepper pesto

  • 1 jar
    7-oz jar roasted red peppers, well drained
  • 1/2 c
    fresh cilantro leaves
  • 3 Tbsp
    balsamic vinegar
  • 1
    garlic clove, peeled
  • 1/2 tsp
    dry mustard
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground coriander
  • 1 pinch
    cinnamon
  • 8 Tbsp
    olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 c
    whole almonds, toasted (about 2 1/2 oz)
  • 4
    boneless, skinless chicken breasts

How To Make chicken skewers with red pepper pesto

  • 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.
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