Grilled Chicken with Avocado Pesto

Avocado is the star in this low-carb and protein-packed dish. Grilled chicken skewers are served with avocado pesto for the perfect light summer dish. Subscribe ► http://foodtv.com/YouTube Get the recipe ► https://foodtv.com/38cjnk4 Welcome to Food Network, where learning to cook is as simple as clicking play! Grab your apron and get ready to get cookin' with some of the best chefs around the world. We'll give you a behind-the-scenes look at our best shows, take you inside our favorite restaurant and be your resource in the kitchen to make sure every meal is a 10/10! Grilled Chicken with Avocado Pesto Recipe courtesy of Food Network Kitchen Total: 30 min Active: 30 min Yield: 6 servings Level: Easy Ingredients 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing the grill grates Zest of 1 lemon plus 2 tablespoons juice 2 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup pine nuts 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves 1 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves 1 clove garlic, crushed and peeled 1 large ripe avocado Directions Special equipment: Six 12-inch metal skewers or twelve 6-inch bamboo skewers 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. Copyright 2017 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved. Subscribe to our channel to fill up on the latest must-eat recipes, brilliant kitchen hacks and content from your favorite Food Network shows. ► FOOD NETWORK KITCHEN APP: http://foodtv.com/FNKApp ► WEBSITE: https://www.foodnetwork.com ► FULL EPISODES: https://watch.foodnetwork.com ► FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNetwork ► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/FoodNetwork ► TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FoodNetwork #GrilledChickenwithAvocadoPesto #FNCRAVINGS #FoodNetwork Grilled Chicken with Avocado Pesto | Food Network https://youtu.be/L1udmEOBKY0