Chili Coriander Chicken Kebabs With Cilantro Walnut Pesto - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp dried chili flakes
1 tsp sea salt
2 tsp black peppercorns
1 1/2 lb chicken breast fillets, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 cup firmly packed fresh cilantro leaves
2 cloves garlic, quartered
1/4 cup walnuts, toasted
1 tbsp finely grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp lemon juice
1/3 cup olive oil

Preparation

Dry-toast seeds, chili flakes, salt and peppercorns until fragrant then crush with a mortar and pestle.
Combine chicken with spice mix and cornstarch in a medium bowl. Thread chicken onto 12 metal skewers. Oil a grill pan and place over high heat. Cook kebabs until seared on all sides and cooked through.
Meanwhile, blend or process cilantro, garlic, nuts, cheese and lemon juice until combined. With the motor running, gradually add oil in a thin steady stream. Season to taste.
Serve kebabs with cilantro pesto.