Chicken-Apricot Skewers Recipe

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Chicken-Apricot Skewers
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  1. Purée 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).
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 611.34 Kcal (2560 kJ)
Calories from fat 486.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 54.09g 83%
Cholesterol 80.26mg 27%
Sodium 295.61mg 12%
Potassium 572.4mg 12%
Total Carbs 18.04g 6%
Sugars 10.01g 40%
Dietary Fiber 3.88g 16%
Protein 17.25g 34%
Vitamin C 13.5mg 22%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 56.9mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 256.35 Kcal (1073 kJ)
Calories from fat 204.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.68g 83%
Cholesterol 33.66mg 27%
Sodium 123.96mg 12%
Potassium 240.02mg 12%
Total Carbs 7.57g 6%
Sugars 4.2g 40%
Dietary Fiber 1.63g 16%
Protein 7.23g 34%
Vitamin C 5.7mg 22%
Iron 0.5mg 7%
Calcium 23.8mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 16
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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