Name: Caprese Pesto Chicken Skewers
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup basil pesto; 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 2 tbsp honey; 1 lemon, juiced; 1/4 tsp chili flakes; to taste salt; to taste black pepper; 2 lb chicken breast, cubed; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 1/2 lb cherry tomatoes; 8 oz burrata cheese; 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls; 1/2 cup fresh basil; 12 wooden skewers, soaked

Estimate, per serving

Cal: 611
Protein: 52g
Carbs: 18g
Fat: 35g
Sodium: 480mg
Fiber: 1g

Ingredients

basil pesto: 1/2 cup
balsamic vinegar: 3 tbsp
honey: 2 tbsp2 tbsp
lemonjuiced: 1
chili flakes: 1/4 tsp
salt: to taste
black pepper: to taste
chicken breastcubed: 2 lb1.5 lb
olive oil: 3 tbsp
cherry tomatoes: 1 1/2 lb
burrata cheese: 8 oz8 oz
fresh mozzarella balls: 8 oz8 oz
fresh basil: 1/2 cup
wooden skewerssoaked: 12

Method

01Combine pesto, balsamic vinegar, honey, and lemon juice in a jar. Season with chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
02Toss chicken with half the vinaigrette and 1 tbsp olive oil in one bowl. Toss tomatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper in another.
03Heat grill, grill pan, or skillet to medium-high. Thread chicken and tomatoes alternately onto skewers.
04Grill skewers until lightly charred and cooked through, turning occasionally, about 10 to 12 minutes.12 min
05Toss mozzarella balls with a few tablespoons of vinaigrette. Arrange mozzarella and burrata on a serving plate.
06Place skewers over cheese. Spoon remaining vinaigrette over everything. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Top with basil, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.