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Pesto Chicken Caprese Skewers

Pesto Chicken Caprese Skewers

Pesto chicken caprese skewers with juicy grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil in 25 minutes. Easy summer grilling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.25 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1/3 cup basil pesto store bought or homemade
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 20 mini fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine) drained
  • 20 cherry tomatoes
  • 20 leaves fresh basil large
  • 8 wooden skewers soaked 30 minutes
  • 2 tbsp balsamic glaze for drizzling

Method
 

  1. **Marinate.** Toss chicken cubes with pesto, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Rest 15 minutes.
  2. **Thread.** On each skewer alternate chicken, mozzarella ball, cherry tomato, basil leaf folded in half. Repeat until you fill the skewer leaving 2 inches at one end for handling.
  3. **Heat.** Heat grill to medium high (about 400F). Brush grates with oil to prevent sticking.
  4. **Grill.** Cook skewers 6 to 8 minutes total, turning every 2 minutes, until chicken hits 165F and tomatoes blister.
  5. **Rest.** Move skewers to a platter and rest 3 minutes so the chicken juices settle.
  6. **Drizzle.** Drizzle balsamic glaze over the skewers. Serve immediately while the cheese is still warm.

Notes

Soak wooden skewers in water 30 minutes so they do not burn. Use mini fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine) for the easiest threading. Pat tomatoes dry before threading so the marinade sticks.