Prosciutto Chicken Kabobs

Courtly's Note:

"Everyone will think you spend hours preparing these clever grilled wraps, served with a guacamole-like dip. The fresh basil gives the chicken a lovely herb flavor." By Elaine Sweet. From Taste of Home. Marinating time is not included.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 12 appetiz ...

• ¾ cup five-cheese italian dressing
• ¼ cup lime juice
• 2 teaspoons white worcestershire sauce for chicken
• ½ lb boneless skinless chicken breast , cut into 3 inch x 1/2 inch strips
• 12 slices prosciutto (thin slices)
• 24 fresh basil leaves

Avacado dip

• 2 medium ripe avocados , peeled
• ¼ cup minced fresh cilantro
• 2 green onions , chopped
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 ½ teaspoons prepared horseradish
• 1 garlic clove , minced
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the salad dressing, lime juice and Worcestershire sauce; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Drain and discard marinade. Fold prosciutto slices in half; top each with two basil leaves and a chicken strip. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Thread onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side or until chicken juices run clear.
3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mash avacados. Stir in cilantro, onions, lime juice, mayonnaise, horseradish, garlic and salt. Serve with kabobs.

Reviews

[Chef2121]

I just had this at someone's house over the weekend and it was SO good. A great use for fresh basil and the chicken had such great flavor itself.