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

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Ingredients

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