Ingredients:

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
  • 8 oz radicchio, cut into 1.5-inch chunks
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 3/4 cup basil pesto
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, toss the cubed chicken with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir in half of the pesto (approx. 6 tbsp) and lemon juice until the chicken is fully coated.
  2. Thread the chicken and radicchio chunks onto the skewers, alternating one piece of chicken followed by one piece of radicchio, pressing pieces firmly together.
  3. If grilling, place skewers over medium-high heat and grill for 3–5 minutes per side. If using an oven, set to high broil and cook for 4–6 minutes per side until radicchio is charred.
  4. During the final 2 minutes of cooking, use a pastry brush to paint the remaining pesto over the skewers.