Best Apricot Chicken Kabobs Recipes

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APRICOT-GLAZED CHICKEN KABOBS



Apricot-Glazed Chicken Kabobs image

I have made this recipe for my family for years and it's still everyone's top pick. I like to serve it with rice on the side. -Amy Chellino, Shorewood, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup apricot spreadable fruit
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium yellow summer squash, cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Pour 1/2 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain and discard marinade in bag. On four metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the chicken, onion, zucchini and summer squash. , On a lightly greased grill rack, grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 10-15 minutes or until juices run clear, turning and basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94 mg cholesterol, Sodium 341 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20 g carbohydrate (14 g sugars, Fiber 2 g fiber), Protein 36 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SKINNY APRICOT CHICKEN KABOBS



Skinny Apricot Chicken Kabobs image

86% less total fat • 64% less sodium than the original recipe. Use long skewers for a yummy entrée, or use shorter skewers to serve these as appetizers for a summer cookout.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons Jamaican jerk seasoning
1 cup fresh sugar snap peas or snow pea pods, strings and tips removed
1 cup fresh or canned pineapple cubes
1 medium red sweet pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
Nonstick cooking spray
1/4 cup apricot fruit spread

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with about half of the jerk seasoning; toss gently to coat. Cut any large pea pods in half crosswise.
  • Alternately thread chicken, pea pods, pineapple cubes, and sweet pepper pieces onto 4 long or 8 short metal skewers, * leaving 1/4-inch spaces between pieces. Spray kabobs with nonstick cooking spray.
  • For sauce: In a small saucepan, combine remaining jerk seasoning and the spreadable fruit. Cook and stir just until spreadable fruit is melted; set aside.
  • For a charcoal grill, place kabobs on the rack directly over medium coals. Grill, uncovered, for 8 to 12 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp-tender, turning once and brushing occasionally with sauce during the last 3 minutes of grilling.
  • *If using wooden skewers, soak in enough water to cover for at least 1 hour before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Kabob, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

APRICOT CHICKEN KABOBS



APRICOT CHICKEN KABOBS image

Categories     Chicken

Yield 8 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 poundskinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 teaspoonsJamaican jerk seasoning
1 cupfresh sugar snap peas or snow pea pods, strings and tips removed
1 cupfresh or canned pineapple cubes
1 mediumred sweet pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cupapricot spreadable fruit

Steps:

  • 1. Sprinkle chicken with about half of the jerk seasoning; toss gently to coat. Cut any large pea pods in half crosswise. 2. Alternately thread chicken, sugar snap peas, pineapple, and sweet pepper onto 4 long (12) or 8 shorter metal skewers*, leaving about 1/4 inch between pieces. 3. For sauce: In a small saucepan, combine remaining jerk seasoning and the spreadable fruit. Cook and stir just until spreadable fruit is melted; set aside. 4. Place kabobs on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals. Grill for 8 to 12 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp-tender, turning once and brushing occasionally with sauce during the last 3 minutes of grilling. Makes 4 (1-skewer) servings. *Test Kitchen Tip: If using wooden skewers, soak in enough water to cover for at least 1 hour before using.

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