Chicken Skewers With Tarragon-Pistachio Pesto Recipe

Name: Chicken Skewers With Tarragon-Pistachio Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon; 2 tablespoons unsalted natural pistachios; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 medium garlic clove, peeled; 1/4 cup olive oil; 16 1-inch pieces red onion (1/3 inch thick); 16 1-inch squares red bell pepper; 8 lemon slices, halved; 1 pound chicken tenders (about 8 large); 8 metal skewers

Servings: persons

1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
2 tablespoons unsalted natural pistachios
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 medium garlic clove, peeled
1/4 cup olive oil
16 1-inch pieces red onion (1/3 inch thick)
16 1-inch squares red bell pepper
8 lemon slices, halved
1 pound chicken tenders (about 8 large)
8 metal skewers

1
Puree first 5 ingredients in processor. Add 1/4 cup olive oil and blend until slightly coarse paste forms. Mix in 2 tablespoons water. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer 3 tablespoons pesto to small bowl (for brushing chicken and vegetables); reserve remaining pesto.
2
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush grill with oil. Thread 1 onion piece, 1 bell pepper square, 1 lemon slice half, 1 chicken tender (lengthwise), then 1 onion piece, 1 bell pepper square, and 1 lemon slice half alternately on each of 8 skewers. Brush vegetables and chicken on skewers with olive oil, then with 3 tablespoons pesto from small bowl. Sprinkle skewers with salt and pepper. Grill until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are slightly softened, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Serve with reserved pesto.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon, 2 tablespoons unsalted natural pistachios, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Chicken Skewers With Tarragon-Pistachio 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.

Chicken Skewers With Tarragon-Pistachio Pesto

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