These Cold Pesto Chicken Skewers with Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella are a fresh, colorful, and protein-packed appetizer perfect for warm-weather gatherings, brunches, showers, or easy entertaining. Tender grilled pesto chicken is paired with juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and creamy mozzarella for a Caprese-inspired bite that’s light, flavorful, and easy to serve chilled or at room temperature.
Pesto Chicken Caprese Skewers
Ingredients
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized cubes
- ½ cup basil pesto
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the Skewers
- 26 Cherry tomatoes
- 26 Fresh basil leaves
- 26 Small mozzarella balls optional
- 1 English cucumber sliced thick, optional
- 26 Small wooden skewers or cocktail picks
Instructions
For the Chicken
- Marinate the chicken in a bowl, combine pesto, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and toss until coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
- Grill over medium heat for about 3 minutes per side, or until the chicken reaches 165°F. You can also cook it in a grill pan or skillet.
- Let the chicken cool, then refrigerate until chilled.
Assemble the Skewers
- Thread each skewer with one piece of pesto chicken, one cherry tomato, and a folded basil leaf. Add mozzarella then repeat.
Notes
Make-ahead tip
You can cook the chicken the day before and assemble the skewers the morning of your event. Keep them covered and refrigerated until serving.
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