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| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
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Serving Size 1 (209g) Recipe makes 4 servings |
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| Calories 348 | ||
| Calories from Fat 145 | (41%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 16.2g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat 2.5g | 12% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 10.4g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.1g | ||
| Cholesterol 108mg | 36% | |
| Sodium 125mg | 5% | |
| Potassium 787mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 5.5g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber 3.6g | 14% | |
| Sugars 0.2g | ||
| Protein 44.6g | 89% | |
Pesto Coated Chicken Skewers
By: **Mandy**
Apr 23, 2008
This is from SFI, so simple but yummy, gotta love pesto!!
SERVES 4
Ingredients
- 750 g chicken breast fillets, chopped
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Directions
1
Thread chicken onto skewers.2
Place in a ceramic dish.3
Combine pesto and 1 1/2 tablespoons oil.4
Spoon over chicken. Turn to coat.5
Refrigerate for 30 minutes, if time permits.6
Preheat barbecue plate on medium heat.7
Place a piece of baking paper on barbecue plate.8
Barbecue skewers on paper for 4 minutes each side or until chicken is just cooked through.
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: breezermom
On Sep 11, 2009
Very easy recipe, and very, very good. I was so surprised at how delicious this was! I cooked it on the grill...I don't know what a barbecue plate is 
. Made this after work, and it was quick and easy. I'll use this recipe again. Thanks for posting!
From: Sheynath
On Jun 28, 2009
Yum! This is an easy recipe, but sooo tasty! I love pesto and this recipe showcases the flavors nicely.
From: Lavender Lynn
On Aug 4, 2008
This was so easy and quick to make. The chicken is very moist and tasty. I followed the ingredients per recipe. My DH barbecued this on the grill. Made for Beverage Tag.
From: Pneuma
On Jun 15, 2008
Quick, simple and very tasty! Followed recipe as is but didn't refrigerate it anymore as I was too in a hurry to eat this. lol Thank you, Mandy!
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