Grilled Pesto Chicken Skewers

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I’m developing a serious case of summer FOMO. My coping mechanism: eat Caprese salad in as many forms as possible, including these Grilled Pesto Chicken Skewers with tomato and mozzarella.

These Grilled Pesto Chicken Kabobs are the perfect summer dish! EASY recipe with ONLY THREE INGREDIENTS — Serve as appetizer at your next backyard bash, or have the skewers for dinner any night of the week. Healthy and delicious! @wellplated

For those of you who, unlike myself, lack a cooler, younger sibling to keep you updated on hip acronyms, FOMO stands for “Fear of Missing Out.” At the end of every June, I feel prickles of light panic, because one third of summer has disappeared, and I fear I am behind on making the most of it.

How can it possibly be the last day of June, and I have yet to bake my Grammy’s classic shortcake, toast a s’more (though these indoor s’mores bites were a delightful alternative), make these Grilled Stuffed Peppers, or go camping?

Clearly, I have my work cut out for me this July and August.

Grilled Pesto Chicken Skewers — ONLY THREE INGREDIENTS! The flavors scream summer, and these are a great way to use up extra basil and tomatoes you have in your garden. Healthy kebabs that anyone can make! @wellplated

One area where I am pleased to have stayed FOMO-free is my consumption of fresh summer tomatoes and basil. I add a pint (or three) of cherry tomatoes to my cart every time I am in the grocery store, and I am eagerly awaiting this weekend, when I can fill my bag with local heirloom tomatoes and fresh basil at the farmers market.

I’ve been keeping up with our excess supply of tomatoes (if there can be such a thing) by making large plates of Caprese salad, a simple Italian combination of fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and basil, seasoned with a bit of salt and olive oil.

We munch on some form of Caprese every week, and its summery flavors inspired these grilled pesto chicken skewers.

About These Grilled Chicken Skewers

Ben and I both loved this grilled pesto chicken recipe so much, we made the skewers for dinner two nights in a row, and I happily gobbled the leftovers for lunch the next day.

Honestly, I feel a little outlandish calling these grilled pesto chicken skewers a recipe, because they are so easy to make (just like these Grilled Chicken Tenders). That said, they are also so incredibly good, I couldn’t resist sharing them with you.

Grilled Pesto Chicken Skewers — EASY recipe that screams summer! ONLY THREE INGREDIENTS. These kabobs are perfect for a light summer dinner or party appetizer for your next cookout. Serve kabobs with mozzarella for a Caprese-salad style meal. @wellplated

To make grilled pesto chicken skewers, simply marinate the chicken in good-quality pesto (homemade like my creamy Basil Pesto, or store-bought), thread it onto skewers with cherry or grape tomatoes, then grill. DONE. (Use any leftover pesto to make this delicious Pesto Salmon recipe.)

For the Caprese option, serve the grilled pesto chicken skewers alongside mini mozzarella balls drizzled with a little extra pesto. They’re easy, light, and I’d proudly serve this recipe at any party.

Need more kabob recipes? You’ll love my classic Chicken Kabobs. No skewers? No problem! Try my classic Pesto Chicken recipe.

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Grilled Chicken Pesto Skewers — No-fuss 3-ingredient kabobs! An easy, light, and healthy summer recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights and summer parties. Can be made a day ahead too! @wellplated

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Whether you are looking for a make-ahead appetizer to add to your Fourth of July menu this weekend or a go-to summer weeknight dinner, I can’t imagine anything more fitting than these Grilled Pesto Chicken Skewers. Every bite is simple, perfect, and tastes like the summer days I wish would never end.

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