Grilling season offers some of the most inspired cooking! It’s not only a time to look for new twists on old favorites, but to enjoy the produce section of the grocery. This time, we have our juicy apple-chicken skewers hitting the grill. The preparation is super easy, and the result is fruity-fresh perfection.
Recipe For Your Next BBQ: Our Apple-Chicken Skewers
Have you ever brought sweet and savory to the grill? If not, you’re missing out. But don’t worry; it’s never too late. Our chicken-apple skewers are the perfect place to start! They’re refreshing and refined and truly highlight just how versatile both apple and chicken can be.
Making these beauties require having a few ingredients on hand. Start by grabbing a fresh chicken fillet and two tart apples, Granny Smith should do just fine. You will also need some Calvados apple brandy, oil, salt and pepper, thyme, and garlic. Once you have everything, prep by first soaking the wooden skewers in water for at least ten minutes. This will keep them from burning on the grill later.
Now let’s get cooking. Cut the chicken into bite-sized cubes and mix up the marinade. To do so, combine oil, Calvados, minced garlic, thyme, salt, pepper, and chili powder in a bowl. Marinate the chicken cubes in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Meanwhile wash and core the apples, then them into small pieces. Mix the remaining Calvados with some salt and brush the apples with it. Now alternately thread apple and chicken pieces onto the wooden skewers. Grill them for two to three minutes per side, or until golden brown. Finally, then serve the chicken-apple skewers with fresh bread and a dip. Now that’s some good eating!
No grill? No problem! You don’t have to miss out on these delicious skewers, you can easily pan-roast them on the stove instead.
Are you planning to fire up the grill on the weekend and are still looking for simple but refined recipes for the BBQ? We at Scrumdiddlyumptious can help you. How about our souvlaki or spicy BBQ bacon burger dogs with steak fries salad? Our grilled German beef roulade skewers are also a real knockout!
Apple-Chicken Skewers
Equipment
- 6 Skewers (available online, for example, here)
Ingredients
- 14 oz chicken breast fillets
- 4 garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp oil
- salt & pepper
- 3 tbsp Calvados (apple brandy)
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 1 pinch of chili powder
- 2 tart apples e.g., Granny Smith
Instructions
- Wash the chicken breast fillets. Pat them dry and cut into bite-sized cubes.
- Peel the garlic cloves and mince.
- Combine the oil with salt and pepper, 1 tbsp of Calvados, thyme, and chili powder. Place the chicken in the marinade. Let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Wash and core the apples. Cut into cubes. Mix the remaining Calvados with some salt and brush the apple pieces with it.
- Now alternately thread apple pieces and chicken onto the skewers.
- Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown.