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Course: main course
Total time: under 4 hours
Skill level: Easy
Cost: Moderate
Yield: SERVES 4 TO 6
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Sosaties are a South African barbecue favorite, consisting of kebabs in a spicy marinade. Originally, lamb was the meat of choice for these savory skewers, but today beef and chicken are used as well.

Ingredients

  • 6 (90 mL) tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (10 mL) tsp turmeric
  • 1½ (20 mL) tbsp garam masala
  • ¼ cup (50 mL) white wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup (50 mL) apricot jam
  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
  • 6 oz (185 g) dried apricots
  • Shallow glass or ceramic baking dish

Directions

1. In a skillet warm 3 tbsp (45 mL) vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté for 4 to 5 minutes or until softened and fragrant. Reduce heat to low. Add turmeric and garam masala; sauté for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in vinegar, jam and remaining vegetable oil. Set aside.

2. Thread chicken and apricots, alternately, onto skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak in water for 1 hour beforehand). Place skewers in baking dish. Cover with spice mixture, turning to coat well. Cover with plastic wrap. Marinate in refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours.

3. Remove skewers from refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling. Transfer chicken to a platter. Pour any remaining marinade into a small saucepan; boil for 5 minutes.

4. Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill chicken for 10 to 15 minutes, turning and basting with reserved marinade. Serve immediately.

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Nutrients per serving

Nutritional information is based on 6 servings.

512kcal (26%)
42mg (4%)
7mg (11%)
79mcg RAE (3%)
1307mg
76mg
52g
23g
3g
31g
151mg (50%)
285mg (12%)
2g (11%)
20g (31%)
2mg (12%)