Fig & Wine-Sauced Chicken Kabobs Recipe

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The well-balanced blend of flavors in these kabobs make them extra special. Figs give the dish a beautiful fruity quality.—Barbara Wheeler, Royal Oak, Michigan

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Fig & Wine-Sauced Chicken Kabobs Recipe

Prep: 1 hour + marinating Grill: 15 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

60 15 75

Ingredients

5 small onions, divided
1/2 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1-1/4 pounds dried figs
2-1/2 cups sweet white wine
3 tablespoons orange marmalade
2 tablespoons fig preserves
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 pound small fresh portobello mushrooms
Hot cooked rice
Fresh mint leaves and lemon wedges, optional

Directions

Grate two onions; place in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the oil, garlic and chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring figs and wine to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 50-60 minutes or until figs are plumped and tender. Remove figs; keep warm. Bring liquid to a boil; cook until reduced to 2/3 cup. Add the marmalade, preserves, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 5-6 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Cut remaining onions into 1-in. pieces. Drain chicken; discard marinade. On six metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the chicken, onions and mushrooms.
Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 10-15 minutes or until juices run clear, turning occasionally.
Serve kabobs with rice and reserved figs; drizzle with sauce. Garnish with mint and lemon if desired. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 kabob with 2 tablespoons sauce (calculated without rice) equals 529 calories, 9 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 63 mg cholesterol, 273 mg sodium, 80 g carbohydrate, 13 g fiber, 28 g protein.

Originally published as Fig & Wine-Sauced Chicken Kabobs in Country Woman June/July 2011, p41