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PESTO CHICKEN SKEWER

Our favorite summer flavors stacked on a skewer are excellent for your next BBQ or summer picnic.

  • Author: 80 Acres Farms
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 14 minutes

Ingredients

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FOR THE PESTO

2 oz. 80 Acres Farms ALL ABOUT THAT BASIL

2 garlic cloves, peeled

1/2 tsp. sea salt

1/3 cup olive oil

1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

1/3 cup raw pine nuts

1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

FOR THE SKEWERS

80 Acres Farms FIREWORKS TOMATOES

3 boneless chicken breasts, cubed

Wooden skewers

Instructions

  1. Combine all pesto ingredients in a food processor until finely minced.
  2. Marinate cubed chicken in half of the pesto for at least 2 hours.
  3. Soak skewers in water for 30 minutes.
  4. Thread chicken pieces and tomatoes on skewers.
  5. Fire up your grill until it reaches medium-high heat.
  6. Place prepared skewers on an oiled grate and grill for 5-7 minutes on each side until the chicken is no longer pink.
  7. Baste your chicken with extra pesto for supreme flavor.