Summer is here! Fire up the grill and welcome seasonal stone fruits to the party with this mouthwatering apricot chicken skewers recipe. Super easy to pull together, these grilled chicken kebabs impress guests with succulent bursts of fresh apricots slathered in a gingery, umami glaze. It’s the perfect summery recipe to add some fresh, fruity fun to your next backyard bash.

Apricot Chicken Skewers
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 400 kcal
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts cut into thirds
- 6 ripe apricots halved
- 1/2 cup apricot preserves
- 2 Tbsp. coconut aminos or low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger
Instructions
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Preheat grill to medium heat. Thread chicken and apricots onto metal or soaked wooden skewers.
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In small bowl, combine apricot preserves, coconut aminos or soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, ginger, and enough water (up to 1/4 cup) to reach glaze-like consistency.
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Brush chicken and apricot skewers with glaze and place on grill. Cook, turning occasionally and brushing with glaze regularly, until chicken is cooked through and registers 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.
Nutrition Facts
Apricot Chicken Skewers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400
Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Trans Fat 0.03g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 145mg48%
Sodium 442mg18%
Potassium 1016mg29%
Carbohydrates 28g9%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 18g20%
Protein 49g98%
Vitamin A 1140IU23%
Vitamin C 11mg13%
Calcium 27mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.