Chicken-Apricot Skewers
Chicken-Apricot Skewers is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Purée first 6 ingredients and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a blender until smooth.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPurée first 6 ingredients and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a blender until smooth.
Add 1/4 cup cilantro leaves and jalapeño and blend briefly to combine.
Transfer 1/2 cup marinade to a small bowl; cover and chill for serving (return to room temperature before using).
Place remaining marinade in a resealable plastic bag; add chicken, seal bag, and turn to coat.
Chill for at least 3 hours or overnight (the longer it marinates, the more flavorful it will be).
Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to high.
Holding 2 skewers parallel to each other and 1/2" apart, thread 1 piece of chicken onto skewers, then 1 apricot half.
Repeat with 1 more chicken piece and 1 more apricot half (using 2 skewers helps hold the meat and fruit together, preventing them from twirling around when skewers are turned on the grill).
Repeat with remaining skewers, chicken, and apricots for a total of 12, each holding 2 pieces of chicken and 2 apricot halves.
Season with salt and pepper.
Brush apricots with some marinade from bag; discard remaining marinade.
Grill skewers on one side until chicken is well browned, 3-4 minutes.
Turn and grill until other side is well browned, 3-4 minutes longer.
Move to a cooler part of grill.
Cover grill and cook until chicken is cooked through, about 2 minutes longer.
Transfer to a serving platter; sprinkle with cilantro sprigs and peanuts and drizzle with reserved marinade.
Serve with lime wedges alongside for squeezing over.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.