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Grilled Chicken Skewers With Red Pepper Pesto Recipe

Grilled Chicken Skewers With Red Pepper Pesto Recipe

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Grilled Chicken Skewers With Red Pepper Pesto

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Ingredients:

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1 (7 oz) jar roasted red peppers, drained well
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1 pinch ground cinnamon
8 tbsp olive oil, divided
1/2 cup whole almond, toasted (about 2 1/2 oz)
4 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless

Directions:

Blend first 7 ingredients and 6 tablespoons of oil in a food processor until almost smooth. Add almonds and process until finely chopped, but not ground. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Prepare grill (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Brush chicken with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Skewer each piece with toothpick. Arrange on platter and serve with pesto.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	244.82 Kcal (1025 kJ)
Calories from fat	160.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.81g	27%
Cholesterol	55.7mg	19%
Sodium	310.91mg	13%
Potassium	327.98mg	7%
Total Carbs	2.46g	1%
Sugars	1.18g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.79g	3%
Protein	20.42g	41%
Vitamin C	3.3mg	5%
Iron	1mg	6%
Calcium	23.8mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	201.12 Kcal (842 kJ)
Calories from fat	131.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.63g	27%
Cholesterol	45.75mg	19%
Sodium	255.42mg	13%
Potassium	269.44mg	7%
Total Carbs	2.02g	1%
Sugars	0.97g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.65g	3%
Protein	16.78g	41%
Vitamin C	2.7mg	5%
Iron	0.8mg	6%
Calcium	19.5mg	2%

* 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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