Basil Chicken Kebabs
2017-08-01- Cuisine: Family
- Course: Main Course, Snack
- Skill Level: Intermediate
Recipe Info
- Servings : 4
- Prep Time : 2:00 h
- Cook Time : 10m
- Ready In : 2:10 h
Ingredients
- 80ml olive oil
- 3 tbsps freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsps freshly grated lemon zest
- 2 tsps soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 11⁄2 tsps salt
- 3⁄4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- handful fresh basil, chopped
- 1 chilli, finely chopped
- 450g chicken breasts, cut into 21⁄2cm cubes
- 2 courgettes, sliced
- 16 cherry tomatoes
- 8 (12-inch) metal or bamboo skewers
Method
Step 1
Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, mustard, salt, pepper, chilli, soy sauce, and basil in a large bowl. Stir in the chicken, courgettes, and tomatoes. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat your grill to high heat or grill pan until it’s very hot.
Step 3
Thread the chicken and vegetables onto the skewers. Grill, turning occasionally, until chicken is nicely marked and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Serve with basil pesto.