chicken skewers with red pepper pesto

Name: Chicken Skewers with Red Pepper Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 jar(s) 7-oz jar roasted red peppers, well drained; 1/2 cup(s) fresh cilantro leaves; 3 tablespoon(s) balsamic vinegar; 1 - garlic clove, peeled; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dry mustard; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground coriander; 1 pinch(es) cinnamon; 8 tablespoon(s) olive oil, divided; 1/2 cup(s) whole almonds, toasted (about 2 1/2 oz); 4 - boneless, skinless chicken breasts

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Updated on Dec 29, 2016

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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prep time 15 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Grill

yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 jar 7-oz jar roasted red peppers, well drained
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 cinnamon
8 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 cup whole almonds, toasted (about 2 1/2 oz)
4 - boneless, skinless chicken breasts

How To Make chicken skewers with red pepper pesto

Step 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.

Step 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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