Monday, January 26, 2026

Pesto Chicken Kababs

serves 4  

  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts (toasted)
  • 2 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup fresh packed basil leaves ((1 bunch of basil))
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 bamboo skewers
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
  • 1 1/4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 24 cubes)
  • 2 med zucchini (cut into 24 pieces)
  • 24 whole cherry tomatoes

  1. Soak the bamboo skewers in warm water for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat an indoor or outdoor grill.
  3. While the skewers soak, blend the olive oil, garlic, basil, pine nuts, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese in a blender or food processor.
  4. Thread alternating pieces of chicken, zucchini, and tomato onto the soaked skewers, using 3 pieces of each.
  5. Brush the kabobs with the basil mixture, coating well.
  6. Grill the kabobs about 7 minutes, brushing with the basil mixture until it is all used. 
  7. Turn the kabobs frequently until the chicken is cooked through and reaches 165 degrees F.