Bamboo Skewer Chicken Grilled Food

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH AVOCADO PESTO

Steps:

• Prepare an outdoor grill or a grill pan for medium heat.
• Whisk together 1 tablespoon of the oil and the lemon zest in a large bowl. Add the chicken to the oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Divide the chicken and thread onto metal or bamboo skewers.
• Toast the pine nuts in a small skillet over medium heat, tossing frequently, until light golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Let cool.
• Combine the pine nuts, basil, parsley, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper in a food processor. Process to make a coarse paste. Add the avocado, lemon juice and remaining 3 tablespoons oil and process until mostly smooth.
• Grill the chicken, turning often, until just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve the chicken dolloped with the pesto and any extra pesto on the side.

BAMBOO SKEWER CHICKEN - GRILLED

Steps:

• Cut chicken into 1 inch strips and season with salt and pepper.
• Thread strips onto soaked bamboo skewers.
• Brush skewered chicken with olive oil and grill outdoors for about 8 minutes, turning frequently, until chicken is cook through.
• Serve hot with dipping sauce.
• Peanut sauce and Quick honey mustard sauce (recipes in 'Zaar) go very well with it.