Description
These Basil and Garlic Grilled Chicken Skewers with Garlicky Whipped Ricotta are a perfect combination of flavors for your next summer grilling session. Juicy marinated chicken skewers are grilled to perfection and served with a creamy and flavorful whipped ricotta.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Skewers:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- wooden or metal skewers
Garlicky Whipped Ricotta:
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced or grated)
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix the Marinade: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, basil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add chicken pieces and marinate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- Prepare Skewers: Thread marinated chicken onto skewers after soaking wooden skewers in water.
- Grill Chicken: Grill skewers for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and grill marks appear.
- Make Whipped Ricotta: Blend ricotta, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth.
- Serve: Plate the grilled chicken skewers over whipped ricotta, garnish with basil and olive oil.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with grilled vegetables, flatbread, or a fresh green salad.
- For added heat, stir a pinch of red pepper flakes into the marinade.
- The whipped ricotta can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer with whipped ricotta
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
