Best Skinny Apricot Chicken Kabobs Recipes
APRICOT-GLAZED CHICKEN KABOBS
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
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
SKINNY APRICOT CHICKEN KABOBS
86% less total fat • 64% less sodium than the original recipe. Use long skewers for a yummy entrée, or use shorter skewers to serve these as appetizers for a summer cookout.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with about half of the jerk seasoning; toss gently to coat. Cut any large pea pods in half crosswise.
- Alternately thread chicken, pea pods, pineapple cubes, and sweet pepper pieces onto 4 long or 8 short metal skewers, * leaving 1/4-inch spaces between pieces. Spray kabobs with nonstick cooking spray.
- For sauce: In a small saucepan, combine remaining jerk seasoning and the spreadable fruit. Cook and stir just until spreadable fruit is melted; set aside.
- For a charcoal grill, place kabobs on the rack directly over medium coals. Grill, uncovered, for 8 to 12 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp-tender, turning once and brushing occasionally with sauce during the last 3 minutes of grilling.
- *If using wooden skewers, soak in enough water to cover for at least 1 hour before using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Kabob, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g
KABOBLESS CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES
As the primary caregiver for my grandma, I am trying to cook healthier for her. I am fascinated with Mediterranean cuisine. It is much easier to have chicken and vegetables off the kabob, which inspired this sheet-pan dinner. -Chelsea Madren, Fullerton, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine oil, vinegar, lemon pepper and Italian seasoning. Pour half the marinade into a separate bowl or shallow dish. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade. , Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil. Drain chicken, discarding that marinade. Place squash, zucchini, carrot and tomatoes in pan in a single layer. Place chicken on top of the vegetables; pour reserved marinade over top. Cook until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 45 to 60 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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