Name: juicy pesto chicken skewers
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1½-inch chunks; ½ cup plain whole-milk yogurt; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, grated; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp kosher salt; ½ tsp black pepper; 1 tsp smoked paprika; ½ tsp dried oregano; 1 red bell pepper, chopped into chunks; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 red onion, cut into wedges; ½ cup basil pesto (store-bought or your Savvy version); Extra olive oil (for drizzling); Fresh cracked pepper

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These are not your typical dry chicken skewers. These are the kind you pull off the grill and suddenly everyone is “just grabbing one” until there are none left.
Tender, juicy, a little charred, stacked with peppers and onions and then finished with a punchy pesto drizzle that makes the whole thing feel way fancier than it is.

The secret to keeping chicken this tender is not complicated. You’ve just probably been skipping it.

juicy pesto chicken skewers

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Cuisine

American

Servings

Prep Time

20 minutes

Calories

420

Bonus Tip

If you want that extra juicy, restaurant-level chicken, let the skewers sit for 5 minutes after cooking before adding pesto.
Hot + immediate sauce = it slides off.
Rested + warm = it clings and looks exactly like that photo.

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1½-inch chunks
½ cup plain whole-milk yogurt
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, grated
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp dried oregano

For the Skewers

1 red bell pepper, chopped into chunks
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red onion, cut into wedges

For the Finish

½ cup basil pesto (store-bought or your Savvy version)
Extra olive oil (for drizzling)
Fresh cracked pepper

Directions

Make it tender (this matters) In a bowl, mix yogurt, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and spices. Add chicken and toss well. Cover and marinate at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours if you’re organized… which, let’s be honest, is optional).
Build the skewers Thread chicken, peppers, and onion onto skewers, alternating for that exact look—chunky, colorful, slightly rustic. Don’t pack them too tight. Space = better char.
Grill or roast
Grill (best option): Medium-high heat. Cook 10–12 minutes, turning every few minutes, until charred and cooked through.
Oven option: 425°F on a sheet pan for 15–18 minutes, then broil 2–3 minutes for color.
Finish like you know what you’re doing -Transfer to a platter. Drizzle generously with pesto and a little olive oil. Hit it with cracked pepper.

Nutrition

Calories 420, Carbs 8 grams (3%), Protein 32 grams (79%), Fat 28 grams (55%), Saturated Fat 6 grams (42%), Fiber 2 grams (10%), Sugar 4 grams, Sodium 620 milligrams (47%)

juicy pesto chicken skewers

juicy pesto chicken skewers

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