Best Chicken Plum And Red Onion Kebabs Recipes

CHICKEN, PLUM, AND RED ONION KEBABS image

Categories Chicken

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 c veg oil
1/3 c apricot jam
2 T rice wine vinegar
1 1/2 # boneless chicken thighs, quartered
8 plums ( 2 #),quartered lengthwise
1 red onion, quartered and halved
1 T olive oil

Steps:

In a medium bowl, whisk together the veg oil, jam, vinegar, and soy sauce. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Marinate 30 mins-4 hours Transfer chicken to bowl and boil marinade for 2 mins , then let cool Preheat grill to med. Thread chicken, onion, and plums onto 8 skewers. Grill, turning occasionally and basting frequently with marinade, until cooked thur- 12-15 mins

Chicken, Plum and Red Onion Kebabs image

Provided by Karen in MA

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup apricot jam
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, quartered
8 plums, quartered lengthwise (about 2 pounds)
1 red onion, quartered lengthwise and halved crosswise
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 (10 ounce) box plain instant couscous
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

In a medium bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, jam, vinegar and soy sauce.
Add the chicken and toss to coat; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
Transfer the marinated chicken to a bowl. Pour the marinade into a small saucepan, boil for 2 minutes, then let cool.
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium.
Thread the chicken, plums and onion onto 8 skewers.
Grill the kebabs, turning occasionally and basting frequently with the marinade during the first 6 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil.
Stir in the olive oil and then the couscous, cover, remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
Fluff the couscous with a fork, add the almonds and toss. Serve the couscous alongside the kebabs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 927.4, Fat 42.1, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 141.7, Sodium 542.6, Carbohydrate 92.2, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 24.6, Protein 46.4