Chicken Brochettes in Persillade

Persillade:
2 bunches Italian (flat-leaf) parsley leaves
8 cloves garlic
½ cup olive oil

Chicken:
4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-into squares
8 12-inch wood skewers, soaked in water for 20 minutes
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper

    To make persillade: Combine parsley, garlic and oil in food processor and puree.

    To make chicken: Thread chicken onto skewers. Brush with oil, salt and pepper. Oil barbecue grill. Cook chicken over grey, ash-covered coals for 3 minutes per side, turning twice. Coat chicken with persillade on all sides. Continue to cook additional 2 to 3 minutes per side or until done, when meat or instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part reaches 170 degrees F. Makes 8 servings.

Per serving:
Calories: 366
Protein: 53 grams
Total fat: 15 grams
Cholesterol: 132 mg
Sodium: 440 mg
Carbohydrate: 1 gram
Fibre: 0.3 gram

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Mika ^_^