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Chicken Skewers with Tarragon-Pistachio Pesto Recipe

Chicken Skewers with Tarragon-Pistachio Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup chopped fresh italian parsley
2 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon
2 tbsp unsalted natural pistachios
1 tbsp 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 lb chicken tenders (about 8 large)

Directions:

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.
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.
Per serving: 433 Calories, 30 g Fat, 3 g Fiber Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	758.14 Kcal (3174 kJ)
Calories from fat	285.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	31.74g	49%
Cholesterol	29.48mg	10%
Sodium	590.24mg	25%
Potassium	1834.21mg	39%
Total Carbs	96.62g	32%
Sugars	40.48g	162%
Dietary Fiber	22.29g	89%
Protein	21.55g	43%
Vitamin C	578.3mg	964%
Vitamin A	11.8mg	395%
Iron	204.5mg	1136%
Calcium	235.7mg	24%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	58.67 Kcal (246 kJ)
Calories from fat	22.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.46g	49%
Cholesterol	2.28mg	10%
Sodium	45.68mg	25%
Potassium	141.95mg	39%
Total Carbs	7.48g	32%
Sugars	3.13g	162%
Dietary Fiber	1.72g	89%
Protein	1.67g	43%
Vitamin C	44.8mg	964%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	395%
Iron	15.8mg	1136%
Calcium	18.2mg	24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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