Recipe: Yummy Apricot glazed chicken skewers

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Apricot glazed chicken skewers. Drain and discard marinade in bag. On four metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the chicken, onion, zucchini and summer squash. I came across a recipe from a Better Homes and Garden magazine for Apricot Chicken Thighs.

Apricot glazed chicken skewers So I used their recipe as inspiration for these babies. My plan was to post another recipe because I added a simple apricot glaze that can really take these chicken kabobs to the next level. A few ingredients starting with apricot preserves and soy sauce really add a sweet yet savory note to the chicken. You can cook Apricot glazed chicken skewers using 8 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Apricot glazed chicken skewers

  1. It's 2 tbsp of lemon juice.
  2. It's 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil.
  3. Prepare 2 tsp of chopped fresh rosemary.
  4. You need 1 clove of garlic cloves.
  5. Prepare 1/4 tsp of salt.
  6. It's 1/4 tsp of pepper.
  7. You need 8 of boneless skinless chicken thighs.
  8. It's 2 tbsp of apricot jam.

Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to high. Mash any apricot chunks with a fork. Heat remaining apricot sauce to boiling and serve alongside kabobs. Prepare Apricot-Glazed Grilled Chicken, omitting apricot preserves, vinegar, olive oil, and garlic.

Apricot glazed chicken skewers step by step

  1. In bowl, whisk together lemon juice, oil, rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper; set aside.
  2. Cut chicken thighs in half crosswise; add to marinade, tossing to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes or for up to 8 hours..
  3. Thread chicken onto 8 pairs of soaked wooden skewers. Place on greased grill over medium heat; brush with any remaining marinade. Close lid and grill, turning once, until juices run clear when chicken is pierced, 12 to 15 minutes.
  4. Brush with marmalade; grill, turning, for 1 minute. Makes 4 servings.

Baste chicken with hoisin mixture after each turn. Looking for recipes for chicken kabobs? Taste of Home has the best chicken kabob recipes from real cooks, featuring reviews, ratings, how-to videos and tips. Brush the grill rack with a little olive oil, or coat with cooking spray. Insert a skewer through the length of each chicken strip.