Chicken-Apricot Skewers

Chicken-Apricot Skewers could be just the gluten free recipe you've been looking for. One portion of this dish contains roughly 25g of protein, 21g of fat, and a total of 364 calories. For $1.5 per serving, this recipe covers 19% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. 6 people have made this recipe and would make it again. It works best as a main course, and is done in roughly 45 minutes. It is brought to you by Bon Appetit. A mixture of light brown sugar, smooth peanut butter, plain greek yogurt, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 59%, which is good. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Chicken-apricot Skewers, Pineapple Apricot Chicken Skewers, and Sweet-and-Sour Chicken-Apricot Skewers.

Servings: 6

 

Ingredients:

12 firm ripe small apricots, halved, pitted

Freshly ground black pepper

1/4 cup (loosely packed) cilantro leaves plus sprigs for garnish

1/4 cup unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped

2 garlic cloves

2 tablespoons coarsely chopped jalapeño (about 1 large; with seeds for more heat)

3/4 teaspoon kosher salt plus more for seasoning

2 teaspoons (packed) light brown sugar

1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)

Lime wedges

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into twenty-four 1' chunks

1/2 cup smooth peanut butter

3/4 cup canned light unsweetened coconut milk

Equipment:

skewers

grill

Cooking instruction summary:

Grill skewers on one side until chicken is well browned, 34 minutes. Turn and grill until other side is well browned, 34 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.

 

Step by step:


1. Grill skewers on one side until chicken is well browned, 34 minutes. Turn and grill until other side is well browned, 34 minutes longer. Move to a cooler part of grill. Cover grill and cook until chicken is cooked through, about 2 minutes longer.

2. Transfer to a serving platter; sprinkle with cilantro sprigs and peanuts and drizzle with reserved marinade.

3. Serve with lime wedges alongside for squeezing over.


Nutrition Information:

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384k Calories
25g Protein
21g Total Fat
26g Carbs
25% Health Score
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Calories
384k
19%

Fat
21g
33%

  Saturated Fat
8g
55%

Carbohydrates
26g
9%

  Sugar
15g
17%

Cholesterol
72mg
24%

Sodium
531mg
23%

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Protein
25g
52%

Vitamin C
112mg
137%

Vitamin A
3804IU
76%

Vitamin B3
9mg
49%

Manganese
0.9mg
45%

Vitamin B6
0.73mg
37%

Phosphorus
335mg
34%

Selenium
22µg
33%

Vitamin E
4mg
31%

Potassium
845mg
24%

Magnesium
95mg
24%

Fiber
5g
22%

Folate
74µg
19%

Copper
0.37mg
18%

Vitamin B5
1mg
18%

Vitamin B2
0.3mg
18%

Zinc
2mg
17%

Vitamin B1
0.23mg
16%

Iron
2mg
13%

Vitamin K
11µg
11%

Vitamin B12
0.61µg
10%

Calcium
61mg
6%

covered percent of daily need
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