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.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes and set aside in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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).

Step 4

Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Thread the marinated chicken, red onion, bell peppers, and chopped dried apricots onto the soaked wooden skewers, alternating the ingredients for a colorful presentation.

Step 6

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).

Step 7

Remove skewers from the grill and allow them to rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Step 8

Serve the African Apricot Chicken Skewers with your choice of side dishes, such as couscous, rice, or a fresh green salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1321.1 grams (1321.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1611

Total Fat 46.10g	59%
Saturated Fat 8.50g	43%
Polyunsaturated Fat 19.20g
Cholesterol 413mg	138%
Sodium 3992mg	174%
Total Carbohydrate 161.60g	59%
Dietary Fiber 16.60g	59%
Total Sugars 135.30g
Protein 142.80g	286%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 213mg	16%
Iron 8mg	45%
Potassium 3002mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.4%

Protein: 35.0%

Carbs: 39.6%