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Chicken Skewers with Sweet & Spicy Marmalade

Chicken Skewers with Sweet & Spicy Marmalade
“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
8 ServingsPrep: 25 min. + marinating Broil: 10 min.

Ingredients

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

Directions

  • Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; cut lengthwise into 1-in.-wide
  • strips. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the oil, soy
  • sauce, garlic and pepper; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat;
  • refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
  • Drain and discard marinade. Thread two chicken strips onto each of
  • eight metal or soaked wooden skewers; place in a greased 15-in. x
  • 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Broil 6 in. from the heat for 2-4 minutes
  • on each side or until chicken is no longer pink.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, saute jalapeno in butter until
© Taste of Home 2013

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Chicken Skewers with Sweet & Spicy Marmalade (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • tender. Add ginger; cook 1 minute longer. Reduce heat; stir in the
  • marmalade, lime juice, orange juice concentrate and salt. Serve with
  • chicken skewers. Yield: 8 servings (1 cup sauce).
Nutrition Facts: 1 skewer with 2 tablespoons sauce equals 178 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 33 mg cholesterol, 353 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 12 g protein.
Wine: Light-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.
© Taste of Home 2013