Description
Lemon Pesto Chicken Kabobs are a delightful and flavorful low-carb dinner option perfect for summer grilling. This recipe requires just five ingredients, making it incredibly easy to prepare for barbecue gatherings or busy weeknights. The zesty combination of fresh lemon juice and rich basil pesto enhances tender chicken pieces, resulting in kabobs that are sure to impress family and friends. Whether served as a main dish or sliced up for salads and wraps, these kabobs provide versatility without sacrificing taste. In just 20 minutes of preparation time, you can have a delicious meal ready to grill, making it an ideal choice for outdoor cookouts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/3 cup Newman's Own Classic Oil and Vinegar Dressing
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
- 3 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Spike Seasoning
Instructions
- Trim visible fat from the chicken breasts and cut each into 2-inch pieces.
- In a bowl, mix the dressing, basil pesto, lemon juice, and Spike Seasoning to create the marinade.
- Place the chicken pieces in a Ziploc bag or container, pour in the marinade, seal tightly, and ensure all pieces are coated.
- Marinate in the fridge for 8-10 hours.
- When ready to cook, drain excess marinade and bring chicken to room temperature.
- Preheat grill to medium heat; thread chicken onto skewers.
- Grill kabobs for approximately 15 minutes, turning often until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 kabobs (170g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 115mg