Pesto-Marinated Chicken Skewers on the Grill
Pesto-Marinated Chicken Skewers on the Grill feature tender chicken and charred vegetables infused with basil, garlic, and a hint of lemon. Each bite balances juicy meat with smoky edges and fresh, herby notes, perfect for weeknight dinners or a backyard cookout with friends.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pesto-Marinated Chicken Skewers on the Grill, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 66 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 59
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk the oil, sherry, pesto, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together in a glass bowl. Add the chicken pieces and stir to coat. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours to overnight.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 3
Thread the marinated chicken, mushrooms, zucchini, red onion, and tomatoes alternately onto skewers. Save the remaining marinade.
- 4
Place the kabobs on the preheated grill and cook, turning occasionally and brushing with the reserved marinade, until the chicken is done and the juices run clear, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Calories 246.92 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 27.86 g Good Source 56%
- Carbohydrate 7.24 g 3%
- Total Fat 12.04 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 1.41 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 70.31 mg High 23%
- Sodium 115.82 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 2.67 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 1.11 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 23.83 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.4 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 351.7 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 7.1 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 6.16 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.07 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Sulfites
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pesto Marinated Chicken Skewers on the Grill is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Cooking Sherry, and Grape Tomato. Each serving provides about 246.92 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pesto-Marinated Chicken Skewers on the Grill made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Cooking Sherry, Grape Tomato, Lemon Juice. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pesto-Marinated Chicken Skewers on the Grill?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 246.92 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pesto-Marinated Chicken Skewers on the Grill easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Pesto-Marinated Chicken Skewers on the Grill healthy?
- Pesto-Marinated Chicken Skewers on the Grill has an easyChef Pro health score of 59/100. Per serving, it provides 246.92 calories and 27.86 g of protein, or 56% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 115.82 mg (5% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.41 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Sulfites and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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