Description
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of summer with these Lemon Pesto Chicken Kabobs! This quick and easy recipe features tender marinated chicken grilled to perfection, enhanced by the zesty combination of fresh lemon juice and basil pesto. With just five simple ingredients, these kabobs make for an ideal weeknight dinner or a delightful addition to your backyard barbecue. Perfectly versatile, they can be served as a main dish or appetizer, making them a hit with both family and friends. Get ready to impress with this flavorful and satisfying summer meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/3 cup oil and vinegar dressing
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning blend
Instructions
- Trim fat from chicken breasts and cut each into 2-inch pieces.
- In a bowl, mix oil and vinegar dressing, basil pesto, lemon juice, and seasoning together.
- Place chicken in a Ziploc bag or container; add marinade, ensuring all pieces are coated. Refrigerate for 8-10 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium heat. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers tightly.
- Grill kabobs for about 15 minutes, turning frequently until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kabob (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg