These Lemon Pesto Chicken Kabobs are the kind of summer recipe that feels like a win on every front. You only need five ingredients, the flavor is fresh and bold thanks to pesto and lemon, and they’re low in carbs and high in protein. What’s not to love?
Each bite is juicy and herbaceous, with that satisfying grilled char that makes kabobs a backyard staple. With an all-day marinade that infuses deep flavor and a quick 15-minute grill time, this dish checks all the boxes for a stress-free dinner—even on busy weeknights.
Best of all? You can prep it ahead and cook when you're ready. These skewers are perfect served with grilled vegetables, a fresh salad, or wrapped in lettuce for a low-carb twist.
Ingredients for Lemon Pesto Chicken Kabobs
How to Make Lemon Pesto Chicken Kabobs
Prep Chicken: Trim and cut chicken breasts into 2-inch chunks.
Make Marinade: In a bowl, mix vinaigrette, pesto, lemon juice, and seasoning.
Marinate: Place chicken and marinade in a zip-top bag or sealed container. Refrigerate for 8–10 hours (or overnight).
Skewer Chicken: Drain chicken and let come to room temp. Thread onto skewers tightly.
Grill: Preheat grill to medium heat. Oil grates. Grill kabobs for about 15 minutes, turning every few minutes, until chicken is cooked through and golden.
Serve: Serve hot, with a sprinkle of fresh herbs or a lemon wedge if desired.
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Marinate the chicken overnight for max flavor.
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Use fresh lemon juice and a quality pesto for the best taste.
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To avoid spinning skewers, use blade-style or double skewers, or pack chicken pieces closely.
Leftovers are excellent tossed into a salad or wrapped in low-carb tortillas.
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4 servings
1 kabob (~1 chicken breast)
- Amount per serving
- Calories309
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g20%
- Saturated Fat 3g15%
- Trans Fat 0g
- Monounsaturated Fat 10g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
- Cholesterol 107mg36%
- Sodium 1428mg63%
- Total Carbohydrate 3g2%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Total Sugars 0g
- Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
- Protein 40g
- Vitamin A 150mcg17%
- Vitamin C 2mg3%
- Calcium 50mg4%
- Iron 1.2mg7%
- Potassium 500mg11%
- Vitamin D 0mcg0%
- Vitamin E 1.5mg10%
- Vitamin K 4mcg4%
- Thiamin 2mg167%
- Riboflavin 3mg231%
- Niacin 10mg63%
- Vitamin B6 9mg530%
- Folate 5mcg2%
- Vitamin B12 1mg42%
- Biotin 1mcg4%
- Pantothenic Acid 3mg60%
- Phosphorus 9mg1%
- Iodine 2mcg2%
- Magnesium 6mg2%
- Zinc 4mg37%
- Selenium 8mcg15%
- Copper 1mg112%
- Manganese 1mg44%
- Chromium 0mcg0%
- Molybdenum 0mcg0%
- Chloride 1mg1%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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