Chicken Caesar Skewers with Kale Pesto Recipe

Name: Chicken Caesar Skewers with Kale Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breasts, Cut Into Strips; 12 Wooden Skewers, Soaked For 1 Hour; 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 3 Tablespoons White Wine Vinegar; 2- 1/2 Tablespoons Parmesan, Freshly Grated; 1/2 teaspoons Anchovy Paste; 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes; Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper; 1/4 cups Pine Nuts; ⅓ cups Olive Oil; 1 clove Garlic (whole); 1/2 Small Onion, Roughly Chopped; 8 ounces, weight Kale, Washed Well, Stems Removed, Roughly Chopped; Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Servings: persons

1 pound Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breasts, Cut Into Strips
12 Wooden Skewers, Soaked For 1 Hour
3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 Tablespoons White Wine Vinegar
2- 1/2 Tablespoons Parmesan, Freshly Grated
1/2 teaspoons Anchovy Paste
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1/4 cups Pine Nuts
⅓ cups Olive Oil
1 clove Garlic (whole)
1/2 Small Onion, Roughly Chopped
8 ounces, weight Kale, Washed Well, Stems Removed, Roughly Chopped
Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper

1
For the chicken Caesar skewers: Prepare the grill for medium heat.
2
Skewer each chicken strip.
3
Season with salt and pepper.
4
Arrange chicken at the edge of the grill so that the wooden skewers overhang and do not touch the grill.
5
Grill chicken for about 7-9 minutes, flip and cook about 7-9 minutes more, or until chicken is lightly golden and cooked throughout.
6
Remove them from the grill to a platter when done.
7
Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, Parmesan, anchovy paste, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
8
Season with a pinch of salt.
9
Brush the Caesar marinade all over the chicken.
10
Serve kale pesto alongside, as a dipping sauce.
11
For the kale pesto: Preheat the oven to 375 F. Arrange the pine nuts on a parchment-lined baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 5-7 minutes, or until the pine nuts are lightly golden.
12
Make sure to watch carefully, as they burn quickly.
13
When done remove pan from the oven and set on a rack.
14
Heat 13 cup olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat and add the garlic, onion and kale.
15
Season well with salt and pepper, and saute about 6-9 minutes, or until veggies are softened.
16
Transfer about half the kale mixture to a food processor and pulse until mixture is pureed.
17
Add the rest of the mixture and pulse again.
18
Add the pine nuts and pulse until a thick, smooth consistency is reached.

816

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breasts, Cut Into Strips, 12 Wooden Skewers, Soaked For 1 Hour, 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 3 Tablespoons White Wine Vinegar, and more.

Yes, Chicken Caesar Skewers with Kale Pesto falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken Caesar Skewers with Kale Pesto

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