Chili Chicken Skewers with Cilantro Pesto

By Sparrow2222

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
• 1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• Kosher salt to taste
• 1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne
• 2 Tbsp olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat BBQ

Process cilantro, parsley, peanuts, lime juice and garlic in the food processor until minced. Add 1/2 cup olive oil, blend until smooth then season with salt.

Cut the chicken into chunks. Combine brown sugar and seasoning in a bowl. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat. Threat chicken onto skewers.

Cook chicken on grill and serve with Cilantro pesto.