Chicken Skewers with Tarragon-Pistachio Pesto

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
27%
Chicken Skewers with Tarragon-Pistachio Pesto
40 min.
4
295kcal

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Get ready to elevate your next meal with these vibrant Chicken Skewers featuring a delightful Tarragon-Pistachio Pesto! Perfect for those sunny afternoons or cozy evenings, this dish combines the succulent flavors of marinated chicken tenders with the earthy notes of fresh tarragon and the crunch of vibrant vegetables. With just 40 minutes of prep and cooking, you can create a feast that serves four, making it ideal for a gathering or a hearty family dinner.

What sets these skewers apart is the homemade pesto, which boasts a refreshing blend of olive oil, parsley, pistachios, and a hint of lemon juice. This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe not only caters to various dietary preferences but also adds a gourmet touch to your table. As the skewers grill to perfection, the chicken becomes juicy and tender, while the vegetables caramelize lightly, enhancing their natural sweetness. Don’t forget to serve them with the reserved pesto for an extra burst of flavor!

Whether you’re looking for a deliciously healthy lunch or a satisfying dinner option, these Chicken Skewers with Tarragon-Pistachio Pesto promise to impress. Gather your grilling essentials, and let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  • pound chicken tenderloins ( 8 large)
  • tablespoons tarragon fresh chopped
  • medium garlic clove peeled
  • slices optional: lemon halved
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • 0.5 cup parsley fresh italian chopped
  • tablespoons pistachios unsalted
  • 16 inch bell pepper red
  • 16 inch onion red (1/)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • grill
  • skewers

Directions

  1. Puree first 5 ingredients in processor.
  2. Add1/4 cup olive oil and blend until slightlycoarse paste forms.
  3. Mix in 2 tablespoonswater. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Transfer 3 tablespoons pesto to small bowl(for brushing chicken and vegetables);reserve remaining pesto.
  5. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
  6. Brush grill with oil. Thread 1 onion piece,1 bell pepper square, 1 lemon slice half, 1chicken tender (lengthwise), then 1 onionpiece, 1 bell pepper square, and 1 lemonslice half alternately on each of 8 skewers.
  7. Brush vegetables and chicken on skewerswith olive oil, then with 3 tablespoonspesto from small bowl.
  8. Sprinkle skewerswith salt and pepper. Grill until chicken iscooked through and vegetables are slightlysoftened, 6 to 8 minutes per side.
  9. Servewith reserved pesto.
  10. Per serving: 433 Calories, 30 g Fat, 3 g Fiber
  11. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories295kcal
Protein35.21%
Fat55.9%
Carbs8.89%

Properties

Glycemic Index
58.63
Glycemic Load
1.88
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
22.768695789835%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.27mg
Catechin
0.13mg
Epigallocatechin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
0.03mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Eriodictyol
3.17mg
Hesperetin
4.45mg
Naringenin
0.13mg
Apigenin
16.17mg
Luteolin
0.43mg
Isorhamnetin
0.51mg
Kaempferol
0.19mg
Myricetin
1.2mg
Quercetin
2.35mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:295.42kcal
14.77%
Fat:18.55g
28.53%
Saturated Fat:2.81g
17.55%
Carbohydrates:6.64g
2.21%
Net Carbohydrates:4.94g
1.8%
Sugar:1.66g
1.85%
Cholesterol:72.57mg
24.19%
Sodium:139.48mg
6.06%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:26.28g
52.56%
Vitamin K:131.9µg
125.62%
Vitamin B3:12.42mg
62.11%
Vitamin B6:1.07mg
53.41%
Selenium:36.94µg
52.77%
Vitamin C:36.16mg
43.83%
Phosphorus:281.09mg
28.11%
Vitamin A:1150.07IU
23%
Manganese:0.39mg
19.73%
Potassium:667.86mg
19.08%
Vitamin B5:1.75mg
17.46%
Vitamin E:2.49mg
16.61%
Magnesium:53.68mg
13.42%
Iron:2.4mg
13.35%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.13%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.24%
Folate:36.35µg
9.09%
Calcium:68.23mg
6.82%
Fiber:1.7g
6.79%
Zinc:1.02mg
6.79%
Copper:0.13mg
6.4%
Vitamin B12:0.23µg
3.78%
Source:Epicurious