African Apricot Chicken Skewers
Get ready to elevate your grilling game with African Apricot Chicken Skewers, a vibrant recipe that marries sweet, smoky, and savory flavors in every bite. Tender chicken breast chunks are marinated in a luscious blend of apricot preserves, lemon juice, garlic, and warm African-inspired spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika for an irresistible depth of flavor. Threaded alongside colorful chunks of red onion, bell peppers, and bursts of chopped dried apricots, these skewers promise a visually stunning presentation and a symphony of textures on your plate. Perfectly grilled to juicy perfection with enticing char marks, this quick-cooking dish is ideal for a lively summer barbecue or a flavorful weeknight dinner. Serve them with couscous, rice, or a fresh salad to complete this crowd-pleasing masterpiece.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breast
- 0.5 cup apricot preserves
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1 piece red onion, cut into chunks
- 2 pieces bell peppers, cut into chunks
- 10 pieces wooden skewers, soaked in water
Instructions
Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes and set aside in a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the apricot preserves, vegetable oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper to form a marinade.
Pour the marinade over the chicken cubes, ensuring they are evenly coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight for deeper flavor).
Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Thread the marinated chicken, red onion, bell peppers, and chopped dried apricots onto the soaked wooden skewers, alternating the ingredients for a colorful presentation.
Grill the skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has slight char marks. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (75°C).
Remove skewers from the grill and allow them to rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Serve the African Apricot Chicken Skewers with your choice of side dishes, such as couscous, rice, or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1611 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.1 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 413 mg | 138% | |
| Sodium | 3992 mg | 174% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 161.6 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.6 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 135.3 g | ||
| Protein | 142.8 g | 286% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 213 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 3002 mg | 64% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
