African Apricot Chicken Skewers Recipe

Name: African Apricot Chicken Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs boneless chicken breasts (cut into 4 inch-- chunks); 2 garlic cloves (minced); salt and pepper; 4 medium onions (finely chopped); 2 tablespoons oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons hot curry powder; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice; 4 tablespoons apricot jam; 2 tablespoons cornstarch, mixed with some water for thickening the sauce; 30 dried apricot halves; 1 onion (cut into 2 inch sections); 2 bay leaves

Servings: persons

3 lbs boneless chicken breasts (cut into 4 inch-- chunks)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
salt and pepper
4 medium onions (finely chopped)
2 tablespoons oil
1 1/2 teaspoons coriander
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons hot curry powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
4 tablespoons apricot jam
2 tablespoons cornstarch, mixed with some water for thickening the sauce
30 dried apricot halves
1 onion (cut into 2 inch sections)
2 bay leaves

1
In a large bowl, combine chicken pieces, garlic, salt and pepper; set aside.
2
In a medium frying pan, fry onions in oil until golden.
3
Stir in coriander, cumin and curry powder.
4
Stir to coat onions, then add brown sugar, lemon juice and jam.
5
Add 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
6
Remove from heat.
7
When cool, pour over chicken.
8
Add bay leaves and refrigerate overnight.
9
The next day, thread meat with onions and apricots on skewers.
10
Grill over coals or broil in oven (7 minutes on each side).
11
While meat grills, remove bay leaves from marinade and transfer it to a heavy pot. Bring to a boil and add the cornstarch/water mixture to thicken a bit.
12
Serve over rice.

798

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

110

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs boneless chicken breasts (cut into 4 inch-- chunks), 2 garlic cloves (minced), salt and pepper, 4 medium onions (finely chopped), and more.

Yes, African Apricot Chicken Skewers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

African Apricot Chicken Skewers

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