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Caprese Chicken Kebabs

Grilled chicken skewers layered with mozzarella, tomato, and a bright basil pesto finished with balsamic glaze.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 5 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 lb grape tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil for brushing
  • 8 oz mozzarella balls package, drained
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 Tbsp balsamic glaze store-bought or homemade
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves slightly packed (about 40 g)
  • 3 Tbsp finely shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tbsp pine nuts or chopped walnuts
  • 1 large garlic clove minced (about 1 1/2 tsp)
  • 1/3 cup olive oil regular or extra virgin, for pesto

Instructions

  • If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 1 hour before grilling.
  • Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high (about 425°F / 220°C).
  • Cut the chicken breasts into pieces suitable for skewering so each skewer will hold about 4 pieces.
  • Thread the chicken pieces and grape tomatoes onto skewers, aiming for about 4 pieces of chicken and 3 tomatoes per skewer.
  • Brush both sides of the skewers with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Grill the kebabs 4–6 minutes per side, flipping once, until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) in the center.
  • While the kebabs cook, make the basil pesto: in a food processor pulse the basil, Parmesan, pine nuts (or walnuts), and minced garlic until finely chopped.
  • With the processor running, slowly pour in 1/3 cup olive oil until the mixture is combined; season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • When the kebabs are cooked through, remove them from the grill and thread one mozzarella ball onto each end of the skewer.
  • Spoon the basil pesto over the kebabs and drizzle with 3 tablespoons balsamic glaze; serve warm.

Equipment

  • Grill or Grill Pan
  • skewers (wooden or metal)
  • Food processor or blender
  • Bowl
  • Tongs
  • Meat Thermometer

Notes

  • You can season the chicken with onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning for more flavor.