CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH SWEET & SPICY MARMALADE

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This chicken is delicious! My father-in-law loved it; he said it reminded him of growing up in Southern California. What a great way to bring summer sunshine to winter days! -Laurel Dalzell, Mantecca, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (1 cup sauce)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon pepper
SAUCE:
2 teaspoons butter
2 tablespoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
3/4 cup orange marmalade
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon thawed orange juice concentrate
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness; cut lengthwise into 1-in.-wide strips. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine oil, soy sauce, garlic and pepper. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight., In a small saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add jalapeno; cook and stir until tender. Add ginger; cook 1 minute longer. Reduce heat; stir in marmalade, lime juice, orange juice concentrate and salt., Preheat broiler. Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Thread chicken strips, weaving back and forth, onto eight metal or soaked wooden skewers. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Broil 6 in. from heat 2-4 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 270mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Rajeen Bin Rois
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


bri Murphy
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These skewers are the best! I've made them several times and they're always a hit.


Donjeta Puqolli
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I love these skewers! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit at parties.


MD ZISHAN
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These skewers are amazing! The chicken is so tender and the sauce is to die for.


M Purchas
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken skewers turned out perfectly. They were so flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.


Dj Clist
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These skewers were a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best chicken skewers he's ever had.


Mikey Miller
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I've made these skewers several times and they're always a hit. The chicken is always juicy and the sauce is delicious.


DILE LIMBU
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These skewers are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of sweet and spicy flavors.


pedro E serrano jr
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I made these skewers for dinner last night and they were delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was tangy and sweet. My family loved them.


tkokopelli 13
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These chicken skewers were a hit at my last party! The marinade was easy to make and the chicken was so tender and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.