Description
Delight your taste buds with these flavorful Basil and Garlic Grilled Chicken Skewers served with a creamy Garlicky Whipped Ricotta. Perfect for a summer grilling session or any time you crave a Mediterranean-inspired dish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Skewers:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- wooden or metal skewers
For the Garlicky Whipped Ricotta:
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic (grated or finely minced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, chopped basil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss chicken to coat, then marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare Skewers: Thread chicken onto skewers and grill for 10–12 minutes until cooked through.
- Make Whipped Ricotta: Blend ricotta, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Serve: Enjoy the chicken skewers with a dollop of whipped ricotta on the side.
Notes
- Pair skewers with grilled veggies or a fresh salad.
- Whipped ricotta can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Add red pepper flakes for extra heat if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 2 skewers with ricotta
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
