Grilled Chicken Skewers with Apricots, Green Beans, and Saffron Yogurt Lime Marinade

Name: Grilled Chicken Skewers with Apricots, Green Beans, and Saffron Yogurt Lime Marinade
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 44 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión mediterránea
Ingredients: 21 oz Skinless chicken breast, cut into 1.25-inch cubes; 6 units Fresh apricots; 6.3 oz Green beans; 3/4 cup Plain thick yogurt; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 3 tbsp Lime juice; 1 lime Lime zest; 3 cloves Garlic; 1/4 tsp Saffron; 1 tbsp Honey; 3/4 tsp Ground cumin; 1/2 tsp Black pepper; 1 1/4 tsp Salt; 1/4 cup Fresh mint

Original grilled chicken skewers marinated in saffron yogurt with lime and garlic, threaded with fresh apricots and blanched green beans for a contrast of citrusy, floral, and smoky flavors.

30 minPrep

14 minCook

44 minTotal

4Servings

Gluten-FreeHigh Protein

Ingredients

Adjust servings

600 g Skinless chicken breast, cut into 1.25-inch cubes (for the brochetas)
6 units Fresh apricots (cut por the mitad and boneless)
180 g Green beans (recortados)
180 g Plain thick yogurt (for the adobo)
30 ml Olive oil (divided entre adobo and parrilla)
45 ml Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1 unit Lime zest (solo the parte verde)
3 cloves Garlic (finely chopped)
0.25 g Saffron (machacado lightly)
15 ml Honey (for equilibrar the acidez)
2 g Ground cumin (for the adobo)
1 g Black pepper (freshly ground)
8 g Salt (or to taste)
10 g Fresh mint (chopped, for terminar)

Nutrition facts

per serving

287 kcal

Calories

39 g

Protein

13 g

Carbs

9 g

Fat

2.6 g

Fiber

10.4 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

Dairy

Instructions

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1. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes so they do not burn on the grill.
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2. Blanch the green beans in boiling water with a pinch of salt for 2 minutes. Transfer them to a bowl of cold water, then drain and dry well.
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3. In a large bowl, mix the yogurt, 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, saffron, honey, ground cumin, black pepper, and salt until you have a smooth marinade.
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4. Add the chicken to the marinade and toss until all the pieces are well coated. Let it rest for 15 minutes in a cool place or refrigerated so it absorbs flavor.
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5. Cut the apricots in half and remove the pits. If the halves are very large, cut them again so they are close in size to the chicken pieces.
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6. Assemble the skewers by alternating chicken, apricot, and small folded bundles of green beans, pressing gently so everything stays in place without being packed too tightly.
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7. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, about 425°F to 450°F (220°C to 230°C). Clean the grates and oil them with the remaining 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil.
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8. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 12 to 14 minutes, turning every 3 to 4 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), the apricots are marked, and the green beans are lightly charred.
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9. Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for 3 minutes. Sprinkle the chopped fresh mint over the top before serving.
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10. Serve the skewers hot, spooning over any juices collected on the platter to capture the flavor of the marinade and grilled fruit.

Chef tips

For deeper color, steep the saffron in 1 tablespoon of the lime juice for 5 minutes before mixing it into the yogurt. Do not overcrowd the skewers so heat can circulate and create even grill marks.

Substitutions

You can substitute the apricots with firm yellow plums and the green beans with thin asparagus. If you prefer chicken thighs, use the same amount and cook until they reach 165°F (74°C).

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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