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Caprese chicken skewers with pesto

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • ¼ cup basil pesto
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls, drained
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze for drizzling

preparation

  • STEP 1
    Combine the chicken cubes, pesto, salt and pepper in a large bowl and mix to combine. Cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

  • STEP 2
    Add the cherry tomatoes to the bowl and mix. Thread marinated chicken pieces and cherry tomatoes alternately onto skewers.
  • STEP 3
    Add the cherry tomatoes to the bowl and mix. Thread marinated chicken pieces and cherry tomatoes alternately onto skewers.
  • STEP 4
    Place the skewers on the crisper plate.
  • STEP 5
    Select the grill function, set the temperature to 200 °C and the time to 6 minutes and then press Start/Pause.
  • STEP 6
    When ready, remove the skewers and then thread a fresh mozzarella ball onto the end of each skewer. Arrange the skewers on a serving platter, drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve.
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