Apricot Chicken Kebabs
The best success I've had with kebabs is to cook everything separately and thread the skewers before serving. All ingredients are perfectly cooked, and the meat won't stick to the skewers"
By Chef Laura Bonicelli
Prep Time
45 min
Cook Time
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Total Time
12 hr 45 min
Servings
4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cupapricot nectar
- 1/2 cupapple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cuphoney
- 2 teaspoonsgrated lime zest
- 1/4 cupfresh lime juice
- 2 clovesgarlic -- minced
- 2 teaspoonsminced fresh oregano
- 3/4 teaspoonKosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
- 1 poundchicken breast -- cubed
- 16 dried apricot halves
- 3/4 poundgarnet yams or sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into 16 chunks)
- 8 cipollini onions (peeled)
- 1 zucchini (cut into 16 pieces)
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (serves 4 servings)
* Nutritional information is estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Instructions
- 1
Mix the nectar, vinegar, honey, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, and oregano in a medium-sized container. Put one-half of the mixture into a sturdy sealable plastic bag and add the chicken and apricots. Seal the bag tightly and marinate in the refrigerator for or up to . Refrigerate the remaining marinade until ready to use.
- 2
While the chicken is marinating, heat a large pot of water to boiling. Add the potatoes and onions and cook until the potatoes are firm-tender, 6 to . Drain, and cool slightly. Add to the reserved marinade with the zucchini, tossing to coat.
- 3
Prepare your grill with direct heat. Spray a grill basket with cooking spray.
- 4
Drain the chicken, discard the marinade, and grill in the grill basket, charring and turning until the chicken cooks through. Remove to a plate or sheet pan and cover with foil. Drain the yams and onions, reserving the marinade. Grill the yams, onions, and zucchini while brushing with the reserved marinade, until browned and beginning to char. Remove to the pan with the chicken. Work in batches, if necessary.
- 5
Alternating ingredients, thread the chicken, apricots, onions, sweet potatoes, and zucchini onto eight skewers. Serve over rice or the pilaf of your choice.