Best Apricot Glazed Chicken Kabobs Recipes

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APRICOT-GLAZE CHICKEN



Apricot-Glaze Chicken image

My husband knows what's on the supper menu when our boys are driving home from Abilene Christian University in Texas. This apricot-glazed chicken entree has become our homecoming tradition. It's easy to make for any number of people. -Retha Kaye Naylor, Frankton, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons dried minced onion

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Combine the mayonnaise, preserves and onion; spoon over chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-minutes or until chicken juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 calories, Fat 25g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 221mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

APRICOT GLAZED CHICKEN



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A quick and easy chicken dish. Note: you can substitute orange juice or marmalade for the apricot jam to make orange glazed chicken! Serve with rice if desired.

Provided by M. Burton

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Skillet

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 (10.75 ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth
¾ cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Spray a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Brown chicken in heated skillet.
  • Add chicken broth, jam and soy sauce. Simmer for 20 minutes or until chicken is done (no longer pink in the center).
  • Remove chicken from skillet. Add 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water to sauce to thicken (equal amounts more of each if you like it thicker). Return chicken to skillet and turn to coat thoroughly with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.1 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Cholesterol 83.1 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Protein 33.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 226.8 mg, Sugar 30.9 g

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

AIR FRYER APRICOT-GLAZED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Fruit preserves work beautifully for glazing certain meats and fish, and apricot is one of the best for chicken. Serve over white rice.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Fried Chicken Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons apricot preserves
1 teaspoon fresh ginger paste (such as Gourmet Garden™)
½ teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
2 (8 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Stir apricot preserves, ginger paste, and rosemary together in a small bowl. Microwave for about 20 seconds to make preserves easier to spread.
  • Pound chicken breasts to uniform thickness and pat dry with a paper towel. Rub with oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray the basket with cooking spray and add chicken breasts in a single layer.
  • Air fry for 4 minutes. Flip and rotate the position of the chicken breasts. Brush with the apricot mixture. Return basket to the air fryer and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 8 to 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Transfer chicken to a plate, cover loosely with aluminum foil, and let sit for 5 minutes. Cut chicken breasts into slices and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 101.5 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

APRICOT-GLAZED CHICKEN WITH SPRING VEGETABLES



Apricot-Glazed Chicken with Spring Vegetables image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 4)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
12 ounces snow peas, trimmed (about 2 1/2 cups)
3 tablespoons apricot preserves
4 teaspoons dijon mustard
4 scallions, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Cut each chicken breast into 4 or 5 large chunks; season with salt and pepper. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. Add the chicken and cook, turning, until browned on all sides and almost cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove to a plate.
  • Add 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet and reduce the heat to medium. Add the carrots and 1/2 cup water. Cover and simmer until the carrots are crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Uncover and increase the heat to medium high. Cook until the water evaporates, 1 minute.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in the skillet. Add the asparagus, snow peas and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Return the chicken to the skillet along with the apricot preserves, mustard, scallions, tarragon and lemon zest. Simmer, tossing, until the preserves are melted and the chicken and vegetables are glazed; season with salt and pepper.

APRICOT GLAZED PORK KABOBS



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Make and share this Apricot Glazed Pork Kabobs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Pork

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb boneless pork loin, cut into one-inch cubes
1 (10 ounce) jar apricot preserves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
4 tablespoons orange liqueur or 4 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Stir together preserves, ginger, liqueur and butter, simmer in a small saucepan until butter is melted.
  • Place pork cubes in heavy plastic bag, pour 3/4 cup apricot mixture over to coat. Marinate at least 30 minutes. Thread pork onto 4-6 skewers that have been soaked in water for 60 minutes, grill over hot coals 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with marinade.
  • Heat remaining apricot sauce to boiling and serve alongside kabobs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.2, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 86.7, Sodium 137.7, Carbohydrate 64.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 36.8, Protein 23.2

APRICOT-GLAZED CHICKEN



Apricot-Glazed Chicken image

This deliciously messy chicken is brushed with simple apricot glaze punctuated with hot pepper that produces a gorgeous amber lacquer when roasted.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup apricot jam
3 teaspoons dry mustard
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 whole chicken, cut into parts (about 6 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a small bowl, combine the jam, mustard, vinegar, olive oil, and cayenne. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then brush with the glaze.
  • Roast, basting with the glaze, for 10 minutes. Turn the chicken and roast for 10 minutes more. Baste the chicken with the glaze and roast 5 minutes more, or until the glaze is just crisp.

KABOB GLAZE



Kabob Glaze image

I "baste" my kabobs after they are cooked and off the fire. Because of the honey in the sauce, if you baste them sooner, you run the risk of drips falling into the bottom of the grill and starting flare-ups. I'd rather not have a burnt honey taste on my chicken so I just wait until the chicken is cooked and then brush them and even drizzle on extra sauce. I use this Glaze for Sausage, Chicken and Shrimp Kabobs! ;)

Provided by Vseward Chef-V

Categories     Low Protein

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 3

3/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons honey
1/8 teaspoon cayenne powder (to taste)

Steps:

  • While grilling your kabobs combine these ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Stir with a basting brush until the honey gets well incorporated. It will be almost like it melts into the Worcestershire and the cayenne gets mixed inches.
  • Taste it. You can always add more cayenne to make them as zippy as you'd like but it's truly impossible to take the cayenne back out. The mixing will only take a minute or so and then it can sit until the kabobs are done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.4, Sodium 2023.8, Carbohydrate 92.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 72.5, Protein 0.2

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Introducing Apricot Glazed Chicken Kabobs

Apricot glazed chicken kabobs is a delicious and versatile dish that combines the sweetness of apricots with tender and juicy chicken. This recipe is perfect for barbecue parties, outdoor events or simply a family meal. This dish is packed with flavors and nutrients and is sure to become a favorite of both adults and kids. In this article, we will take a closer look at this recipe and explore what makes it so special.
What Are Chicken Kabobs?
Chicken kabobs are a type of grilled or barbecued dish that consists of skewered chicken pieces. Chicken kabobs can be made using a variety of spices and marinades to add flavor and tenderness to the meat. The chicken pieces can be combined with vegetables such as peppers, onions, tomatoes, and mushrooms to create a well-rounded meal.
The Beauty of Apricot Glaze
The apricot glaze is the star of this dish. The glaze is made using apricot preserves, honey, soy sauce, and a few other ingredients. The apricot preserves add sweetness to the glaze while the soy sauce and ginger add a savory note. The honey in the glaze gives it a natural sweetness and makes it sticky and shiny when grilled. The glaze is applied to the chicken kabobs when they are about halfway cooked. This allows the glaze to caramelize and form a beautiful golden crust on the chicken. The apricot glaze also adds moisture and tenderness to the chicken, making it juicy and flavorful.
What Makes Apricot Glazed Chicken Kabobs So Special?
There are several factors that make apricot glazed chicken kabobs so special. Firstly, the combination of sweet and savory flavors creates a unique taste that is both satisfying and refreshing. The apricot glaze adds a hint of fruitiness that complements the chicken perfectly. Secondly, the texture of the chicken is another standout feature of this dish. The chicken is marinated in a mixture of spices and then grilled to perfection. The glaze adds a sticky texture to the surface of the chicken, which contrasts beautifully with the tender and juicy meat. Lastly, apricot glazed chicken kabobs are incredibly easy to prepare. The marinade can be made well in advance and stored in the fridge, making this recipe perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute dinner parties.
Serving Suggestions
Apricot glazed chicken kabobs can be served with a variety of sides, making it a versatile dish. Here are some serving suggestions: - Rice: The sweetness of the apricot glaze pairs well with rice, especially when mixed with vegetables such as green beans, carrots, and peas. - Salad: A fresh green salad is a great way to balance the flavors of this dish. Try mixing lettuce, cucumber, and tomatoes with a simple vinaigrette. - Grilled vegetables: Kabobs don't have to be limited to chicken. You can also grill vegetables such as zucchini, eggplant, and bell peppers to make a complete meal.
Conclusion
Apricot glazed chicken kabobs are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy grilled chicken. The sweet and savory flavors of the glaze create a unique taste that is sure to please everyone. The tender and juicy texture of the chicken, combined with the sticky glaze, makes this dish irresistible. Whether you're grilling for a crowd or simply looking for a quick and easy dinner, apricot glazed chicken kabobs are a must-try recipe.
Chicken kabobs are a delicious and easy way to get your recommended daily protein intake. It's a perfect meal for busy weeknights or weekend barbecues. Adding an apricot glaze to your chicken kabobs can take the dish to the next level by introducing a sweet and savory flavor. Here are some valuable tips that you should consider when making apricot glazed chicken kabobs.

Tip 1: Choosing the Right Chicken

When choosing chicken for kabobs, it's important to pick the right cut. The best cut for kabobs is boneless, skinless chicken breast or thigh. They are lean and cook quickly, resulting in tender chicken pieces. Make sure to cut the chicken into uniform sizes for even cooking.
Tip 1.1: Marination
Before cooking your chicken kabobs, marination is essential. It helps to infuse the chicken with flavors and moisture. Marinate chicken in a mixture of olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes, or even overnight. Then, let the chicken come to room temperature before grilling or broiling.

Tip 2: Choosing the Right Apricot Jam

The apricot glaze is a crucial component of this recipe. Therefore, it's important to select the right apricot jam. Choose a high-quality, all-natural apricot jam that is free of any preservatives or artificial flavors. The jam should have a smooth and even consistency, without any lumps.
Tip 2.1: Adding Flavor to Glaze
For added flavor, you can add spices such as ginger, cinnamon, or cumin to the apricot glaze. Additionally, you can add a splash of vinegar, soy sauce, or Worcestershire sauce to balance the sweetness.

Tip 3: Preparing the Skewers

When it comes to skewers, there are two options: wooden or metal. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before threading the chicken onto them. This will prevent the skewers from burning during grilling.
Tip 3.1: Choosing the Right Vegetables
While chicken is the star of the kabobs, vegetables are equally important. Choose vegetables that can hold up to grilling, such as bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and zucchini. Cut them into bite-size pieces, ensuring that they are evenly sized for even cooking.

Tip 4: Cooking the Kabobs

When cooking the kabobs, make sure to preheat the grill or broiler to high heat. Place the kabobs on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until the chicken is cooked through. Baste the skewers with the apricot glaze during the last minute of cooking. Make sure to turn frequently to prevent burning.
Tip 4.1: Cooking Time Variations
If you are using larger or thicker cuts of chicken or vegetables, adjust the cooking time accordingly. Additionally, if you prefer a charred and crispy exterior, increase the cooking time to achieve this.

Tip 5: Serving the Kabobs

Once the kabobs are cooked to perfection, remove them from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs such as cilantro or parsley. You can serve the kabobs with a side of rice, grilled vegetables, or a fresh salad.
Tip 5.1: Leftover Kabobs
If you have leftover kabobs, store them in an airtight container in the fridge. They will last for up to 3 days. When reheating, use a microwave or oven to warm them up.

Conclusion

Making apricot glazed chicken kabobs are a delicious and fun way to switch up your usual chicken routine. By following these valuable tips, you can ensure that your kabobs are delicious, tender, and full of flavor. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the grill or broiler, and get ready to enjoy a delicious meal!

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