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Grilled chicken pesto kabobs on skewers with cherry tomatoes and sliced zucchini and dish of pesto on the side.
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Grilled Pesto Chicken Kabobs

Summer grilling season is in full swing! What better way to celebrate than with these Grilled Pesto Chicken Kabobs? They're fresh, vibrant, and ridiculously easy to throw together. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner idea.
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 366kcal
Author Jillian Schneider

Equipment

  • skewers
  • grill
  • cutting board
  • paring knife

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 2 zucchini cut into quarters or halves - leave the skin on to help the zucchini hold its shape.
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into cubes
  • 1 cup pre-made pesto sauce store bought or homemade
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Step 1 - In a large resealable bag, combine chicken and ¾ cup pesto.  Place in the fridge and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Step 2 - Slice the zucchini up however you prefer.  When the chicken is done, remove it from the fridge and set it up next to the sliced zucchini and tomatoes to make for an easy assembly.  Thread the cherry tomatoes, zucchini, and then chicken onto the skewers. Repeat until skewer is filled! 
  • To assemble, thread chicken, tomato, and zucchini down the skewer until it is filled. Repeat until all skewers are filled.
  • Pre-heat grill to medium-high heat. Add kabobs to grill cooking for 10 minutes. Turn over and grill for 5 more. Remove from grill and add more pesto if desired and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Notes

Do you need to peel the zucchini before grilling it?
No, you don't need to peel the zucchini before grilling it. The skin is thin and edible. It also helps the zucchini hold its shape and adds a bit of texture and flavor.
Top tip for wooden skewers!
Soak them in water for about 30 minutes before using. This way, they won't burn when you're grilling with them.
Boost the flavor!
Add a squeeze of lemon over your kabobs just before serving.
How to store this dish. 
I would recommend removing from the skewers and placing in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
How can the kids help?
  • Thread the veggies and chicken onto the skewers. 
  • Paint with pesto using a small brush. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1kabob | Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.1g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 12.7g | Saturated Fat: 2.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4.5g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 258mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 2.2g | Sugar: 4.2g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 8mg