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Grilled Pesto Chicken and Tomato Kebabs⏱ 28 min total
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Grilled Pesto Chicken and Tomato Kebabs

Per 1 serving · 96 g · 8 ingredients

Calories
130
7%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    14g
    44% of calories
  • Carbs
    1.4g
    4% of calories
  • Fat
    7.3g
    51% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Protein-dense
  • ✓ Keto-friendly
  • ✓ Low sodium

At a glance

One serving of Grilled Pesto Chicken and Tomato Kebabs (96 g) has 130 calories, with 14 g of protein, 1.4 g of carbohydrates and 7.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (51% of calories). It is high in protein (28% DV), niacin (35% DV) and Vitamin B6 (37% DV).

Per 100 g
135cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
11g
Net carbs
1g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0.4g
0.8 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein28%
  • Niacin35%
  • Vitamin B637%
  • Phosphorus21%
  • Selenium25%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin K15%
  • Pantothenic acid18%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 20 minCook 8 min
  1. 1

    In a food processor, pulse the basil, garlic, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth. Gradually add the olive oil while pulsing.

  2. 2

    Combine the raw chicken with the prepared pesto and marinate in a bowl for a few hours.

  3. 3

    Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes, or use metal skewers to skip this step.

  4. 4

    Thread the chicken and tomatoes onto 8 pairs of parallel skewers, starting and ending with chicken, to make 8 kebabs.

  5. 5

    Preheat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan over medium heat until hot. Ensure the grates are clean and lightly spray with oil.

  6. 6

    Place the kebabs on the hot grill and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (96 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A30 μg
3%
Vitamin C5 mg
5%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E1 mg
8%
Vitamin K18 μg
15%
Thiamine0.1 mg
6%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
9%
Niacin6 mg
35%
Vitamin B60.5 mg
37%
Folate (B9)12 μg
3%
Vitamin B120.2 μg
6%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
18%
Choline49 mg
9%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium43 mg
4%
Iron0.4 mg
6%
Potassium270 mg
6%
Magnesium22 mg
5%
Phosphorus148 mg
21%
Zinc1 mg
5%
Copper0 mg
5%
Manganese0.1 mg
4%
Selenium14 μg
25%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene29 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene223 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride1 μg—
Fructose0.4 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0.4 g—
Glutamic acid2 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene729 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.4 g—
Monounsaturated fats4 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol10 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60.2 g—
Tryptophan0.2 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 130 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 25min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 16min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 11min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 18min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Grilled Pesto Chicken and Tomato Kebabs?

One serving of Grilled Pesto Chicken and Tomato Kebabs (1 serving) has 130 calories, which works out to 135 calories per 100 g. That is about 6.5% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Grilled Pesto Chicken and Tomato Kebabs high in protein?

Yes. It has 14 g of protein per serving, and 44% of its calories come from protein (11 g of protein per 100 calories).

Are Grilled Pesto Chicken and Tomato Kebabs keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 1 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 4% of calories.

How much sodium is in Grilled Pesto Chicken and Tomato Kebabs?

89 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Grilled Pesto Chicken and Tomato Kebabs?

0.8 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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