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Lemon-Basil Grilled Chicken Kebabs

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Two skewers of tender lemon-basil marinated chicken and fresh vegetables, char-grilled to perfection. Serve over a bed of orecchiette pasta and finish with a drizzle of fresh pesto.

Ingredient Quantity Method

Tyson® Individually Frozen Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Filets, 4 oz., Uncooked (#4316-928)

24  
Cover tightly and slack in cooler between 32° and 36°F prior to use.

Slice each thawed filet into 4 cubes. Transfer to large nonreactive container.
Kebab Marinade  
Olive oil 3/4 cup 
Lemon juice fresh 3/4 cup 
Garlic cloves fresh smashed 12  
Italian flat leaf parsley sprigs fresh crushed 12  
Rosemary sprigs fresh crushed 12  
Kosher salt 1 tbsp 
Black pepper coarse ground 1 tbsp 
Combine in bowl and whisk to blend. Pour over chicken and toss to evenly coat. Cover and marinate below 40°F for 2 hours.
Zucchini chunks fresh 1 inch 1-1/2 lbs 
Orange bell pepper chunks fresh 1 inch 1-1/2 lbs 
Red onion wedges fresh 1 inch 1-1/2 lbs 
Roma tomatoes small whole fresh 24  
Olive oil 2 tbsps 
Garlic and pepper seasoning dried 1 tbsp 
Combine in bowl and toss to blend.
Metal skewers 12 inch 24  
To assemble skewers: Drain marinated chicken; discard marinade. Thread 4 chunks chicken and 8 to 10 chunks assorted vegetables on each skewer. Cover and chill below 40°F to hold.

To assemble each plate: Grill 2 chicken/vegetable skewers over medium-high heat for 10 to 12 minutes, turning frequently, or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°F for 15 seconds. Remove from grill.
Lemon Basil Pesto Sauce  
Basil pesto commercially prepared 1-1/2 cups 
Olive oil 3/4 cup 
Lemon juice fresh 3/4 cup 
Parmesan cheese grated 1/4 cup 
Combine in bowl and whisk to blend. Reserve.
Orecchiette pasta or penne pasta cooked al dente warm 6 lbs 
Alfredo sauce commercially prepared warm 3 cups 
Italian parsley fresh coarse chopped 1/4 cup 
Lemon wedges fresh grilled optional 24  
Combine 8 ounces pasta, 2 tablespoons each Alfredo sauce and pesto sauce, and 1 teaspoon parsley in bowl and toss to blend; arrange on oblong plate. Top with 2 chicken/vegetable skewers. Drizzle 2 tablespoons pesto sauce over skewers.
Garnish plate with 2 lemon wedges, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

  • Serving Size: (392g)
  • Servings Per Container:
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 470            Calories from Fat 180

% Daily Value*

  • 31% Total Fat 20g
    • 25% Saturated Fat 5g
  • 18 %Cholesterol 55 mg
  • 25 %Sodium 600 mg
  • 15 %Total Carbohydrate 46
  • Vitamin C 120 %Vitamin A 8 % Iron 15 %Calcium 4 %

* Percent daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Information for this recipe is approximate and derived by calculations based upon supplier information and available reference data. These values may change based on your final product, substitution and/or addition of ingredients, or use of a particular cooking technique.