African Apricot Chicken Skewers Recipe

Ingredients for African Apricot Chicken Skewers

• Boneless Chicken Breasts
• Garlic Cloves
• Salt And Pepper
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp ground coriander
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp curry powder
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• Fresh Lemon Juice
• Apricot Jam
• Cornstarch
• Dried Apricot Halves
• Onion
• 2 bay leaves

How to Make African Apricot Chicken Skewers

1. In a large bowl, combine 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch pieces), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Set aside.
3. In a medium frying pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 medium onion (chopped) and cook until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
4. Stir in 1 tbsp ground coriander, 1 tbsp ground cumin, and 1 tbsp curry powder. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5. Stir in 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 1/2 cup apricot jam.
6. Add 1/2 cup water.
7. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened (about 2 minutes).
8. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
9. Once cool, pour the sauce over the chicken. Add 2 bay leaves.
10. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 4 hours).
11. The next day, thread the marinated chicken, along with 1 cup fresh or dried apricots and the cooked onions, onto skewers.
12. Grill over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.
13. While the skewers grill, remove bay leaves from the remaining marinade. Transfer the marinade to a heavy saucepan.
14. Bring to a boil. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp cornstarch and 2 tbsp cold water until smooth. Add to the boiling marinade, stirring constantly until thickened.
15. Serve the chicken skewers over rice, drizzled with the thickened apricot sauce.