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Apricot rosemary chicken

Recipe Information

Description:
Apricot rosemary chicken is a delicious American recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 10 minutes of prep time and about 15 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 25 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 4 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 4
Preparation Time 10 Minutes
Cook Time 15 Minutes
Total Time 25 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Chicken; Apricots
Category Poultry; Fruit
Meal Dinner
Type Main Dish
Cuisine American
Cook Method Grilling
Diet

Ingredients

  • 3 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary, divided

  • 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

  • 1 1/4 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut in 1-inch cubes

  • 3/4 cup apricot preserves

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce

Directions

  • Preheat a grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates.

  • Coat the chicken in mixture of 2 teaspoons rosemary, salt, pepper, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes.

  • Place the chicken cubes onto skewers (soak wooden skewers for 15 minutes prior).

  • Combine the remaining teaspoon of rosemary, apricot, pinch of salt, pinch of red pepper, and soy sauce in a small saucepan and stir over low heat for 5 minutes.

  • Place the kebabs on the grill, turning until lightly charred on all sides. In the last 3 minutes of cooking, brush the kabobs with the apricot glaze.

  • Serve with the remaining apricot sauce.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 428 cal

  • Total fat: 11g

  • Saturated fat: 3g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 0g

  • Cholesterol: 126mg

  • Sodium: 1,405mg

  • Potassium: 0g

  • Carbohydrate: 41g

  • Fiber: 1g

  • Protein: 42g