Name: Chilli coriander chicken kebabs with pesto
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon dried chilli flakes; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 2 teaspoon black peppercorns; 750 gram chicken breast fillets, cut into 2.5cm (1-inch) pieces; 1 tablespoon cornflour; 1 cup firmly packed fresh coriander leaves; 2 clove garlic, quartered; 1/4 cup (25g) walnuts, roasted; 1 tablespoon finely grated parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/3 cup (80ml) olive oil

Chilli coriander chicken kebabs with pesto

Spice up your lunch, or dinner, with these tender chilli coriander chicken kebabs with fresh pesto. Serve with either warm pita bread or steamed rice, and salad.

Makes 12 Item

Cook

40M

Ingredients

1 teaspoon coriander seeds

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

1 teaspoon dried chilli flakes

1 teaspoon sea salt

2 teaspoon black peppercorns

750 gram chicken breast fillets, cut into 2.5cm (1-inch) pieces

1 tablespoon cornflour

1 cup firmly packed fresh coriander leaves

2 clove garlic, quartered

1/4 cup (25g) walnuts, roasted

1 tablespoon finely grated parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1/3 cup (80ml) olive oil

Method

1.Dry-fry seeds, chilli, salt and peppercorns until fragrant; crush in mortar and pestle

2.Combine chicken with spice mix and cornflour in medium bowl. Thread chicken onto 12 metal skewers

3.Cook kebabs on heated oiled barbecue (or grill or grill pan).

4.Meanwhile, blend or process fresh coriander, garlic, nuts, cheese and juice until combined. With motor operating, gradually add oil in a thin steady stream; season to taste.

5. Serve kebabs with coriander pesto

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