This vibrant chicken sauce blends sweet dried apricots and tart cranberries with toasted almonds for a delightful crunch. The addition of fresh coriander and a zesty Greek yoghurt lemon chilli base creates a creamy, aromatic dip that cuts through rich grilled meats. Perfect for drizzling over skewers or serving as a refreshing condiment for summer barbecues, this sauce offers a beautiful balance of sweet, spicy, and herbal notes. It 226;ÂÂs quick to assemble and adds a gourmet touch to simple weeknight dinners, making your chicken dishes pop with color and flavor.
Chicken Sauce
Description
This vibrant chicken sauce blends sweet dried apricots and tart cranberries with toasted almonds for a delightful crunch. The addition of fresh coriander and a zesty Greek yoghurt lemon chilli base creates a creamy, aromatic dip that cuts through rich grilled meats. Perfect for drizzling over skewers or serving as a refreshing condiment for summer barbecues, this sauce offers a beautiful balance of sweet, spicy, and herbal notes. It&# 226;ÂÂs quick to assemble and adds a gourmet touch to simple weeknight dinners, making your chicken dishes pop with color and flavor.Ingredients
Directions
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In a large glass bowl, combine Greek-style yoghurt with lemon chilli sauce to create a creamy base.
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Add finely chopped dried apricots, chopped sweetened dried cranberries, and toasted flaked almonds to the yoghurt mixture.
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Stir in chopped coriander leaves, reserving 2 tablespoons of whole leaves for garnish.
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Thread chicken pieces onto prepared skewers.
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Heat a char-grill over high heat.
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Cook chicken skewers in batches, turning occasionally and brushing with extra chilli sauce.
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Grill for approximately 8 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and charred to your liking.
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Serve the hot skewers immediately, drizzled with the prepared fruit and nut sauce and garnished with reserved coriander.
Nutrition Facts
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 288.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 4.5g7%
- Saturated Fat 1.0g5%
- Cholesterol 22.2mg8%
- Sodium 27.5mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 46.7g16%
- Dietary Fiber 8.8g36%
- Sugars 4.7g
- Protein 16.8g34%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.