Caprese Chicken Skewers
Just in time for grilling season, these caprese chicken skewers are quick to make and full of fresh flavor! Alongside local seasonal produce of ripe cherry tomatoes and fresh basil, simply grilled chicken is seasoned with classic pesto sauce.
Then, a drizzle of balsamic glaze (balsamic vinegar reduced with sugar) brings it all together as a finishing touch.
Ingredients
Ingredients List:
- Oil, to grill
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- Pinch salt and pepper
- ¼ cup Rao’s Homemade Basil Pesto
- 8 oz BelGioioso Mozzarella Pearls
- 1 dry pint cherry tomatoes
- Fresh basil leaves
- Nonna Pias Balsamic Glaze, to serve
Preparation
- Preheat the Grill Oil the grill grates or a grill pan and preheat to medium-high heat.
- Grill the Chicken Once the grill or grill pan is hot, place the diced chicken on it and season lightly with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for approximately 4 minutes, then flip the pieces and cook for an additional 4 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through.
- Toss Chicken with Pesto Remove the chicken from the heat and allow it to rest for 5 minutes. Subsequently, toss the chicken pieces with the basil pesto until they are evenly and thoroughly coated.
- Assemble the Skewers Using metal or wooden skewers, thread the pesto-coated chicken pieces, mozzarella pearls, cherry tomatoes, and basil leaves, alternating the ingredients for an appealing presentation. Serve warm, finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.