Cape Town Sosaties Recipe

Name: Cape Town Sosaties
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 (90 mL) tbsp vegetable oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 (10 mL) tsp turmeric; 1 1/2 (20 mL) tbsp garam masala; 1/4 cup (50 mL) white wine vinegar; 1/4 cup (50 mL) apricot jam; 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks; 6 oz (185 g) dried apricots; Shallow glass or ceramic baking dish

Servings: persons

1
In a skillet warm 3 tbsp (45 mL) vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
2
Add onion and garlic; saute for 4 to 5 minutes or until softened and fragrant.
3
Reduce heat to low.
4
Add turmeric and garam masala; saute for 1 minute.
5
Remove from heat.
6
Stir in vinegar, jam and remaining vegetable oil.
7
Set aside.
8
Thread chicken and apricots, alternately, onto skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak in water for 1 hour beforehand).
9
Place skewers in baking dish.
10
Cover with spice mixture, turning to coat well.
11
Cover with plastic wrap.
12
Marinate in refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours.
13
Remove skewers from refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling.
14
Transfer chicken to a platter.
15
Pour any remaining marinade into a small saucepan; boil for 5 minutes.
16
Preheat grill to medium-high.
17
Grill chicken for 10 to 15 minutes, turning and basting with reserved marinade.
18
Serve immediately.

1746

kcal

Calories

158

Fat

Carbs

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 (90 mL) tbsp vegetable oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 3 cloves garlic, minced, 2 (10 mL) tsp turmeric, and more.

Yes, Cape Town Sosaties 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!

Cape Town Sosaties

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