Chicken and Zucchini Spiedini with Almond Salsa Verde

(from desert.rose32’s recipe box)

Categories: Chicken

Ingredients

  • Salsa:
  • 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped almonds, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 3 tablespoons capers, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Spiedini:
  • 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 6 small zucchini, cut into 1-inch slices (about 1 1/4 pounds)
  • Cooking spray
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Soak 12 (10-inch) wooden skewers in water 30 minutes to prevent burning.

  2. Prepare grill to medium-high heat.

  3. To prepare salsa, combine first 12 ingredients; set aside.

  4. To prepare spiedini, thread chicken and zucchini alternately onto each of 12 (10-inch) skewers. Coat spiedini with cooking spray; sprinkle evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Place on grill rack; grill 6 minutes or until done, turning once. Serve with salsa.

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