Grilled Chicken Skewers With Red Pepper Pesto

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained well
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 garlic clove, peeled
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• 8 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1/2 cup whole almond, toasted (about 2 1/2 ounces)
• 4 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless

Recipe

• 1 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.
• 2 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.