Pesto Chicken Kababs

20 min prep time
7 min cook time
4servings
Recipe by Lara Rondinelli Hamilton, RD, LDN, CDE and Jennifer Bucko Lamplough Source The Diabetes Cookbook Photo by Adobe Stock
Pesto Chicken Kababs

How to Make Pesto Chicken Kababs

A quick and easy recipe, these kababs offer a great source of protein. Serve over quinoa or cauliflower rice and pair with side salad for a complete, balanced meal.
20 min prep time
7 min cook time
4servings
2 Kababs
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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Soak the bamboo skewers in warm water for at least 30 minutes.

  2. Preheat an indoor or outdoor grill.

  3. While the skewers are soaking, 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 chicken, 3 pieces of zucchini, and 3 tomatoes.

  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. Turn the kabobs frequently until the chicken is cooked through and reaches 165 degrees F.

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Nutrition facts

4 Servings

  • Serving Size
    2 Kababs
  • Amount per serving Calories 300
  • Total Fat 13g
    • Saturated Fat 2g
    • Trans Fats 0g
  • Cholesterol 105mg
  • Sodium 120mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 9g
    • Dietary Fiber 2g
    • Total Sugars 5g
    • Added Sugars 0g
  • Protein 36g
  • Potassium 1031mg
  • Phosphorous 350mg
Ingredients
black pepper
1/8 tsp
pine nuts (toasted)
1/4 cup
garlic (minced)
2 clove
fresh packed basil leaves ((1 bunch of basil))
1 cup
olive oil
1 tbsp
bamboo skewers
8
Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
2 tbsp
boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 24 cubes)
1 1/4 lbs
zucchini (cut into 24 pieces)
2 med
cherry tomatoes
24 whole

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