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Chicken Sauce

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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;€™s quick to assemble and adds a gourmet touch to simple weeknight dinners, making your chicken dishes pop with color and flavor.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Calories: 288.4
Dietary: Gluten-free
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;€™s quick to assemble and adds a gourmet touch to simple weeknight dinners, making your chicken dishes pop with color and flavor.
Ingredients
  • 1 cups Frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 Red onion, finely chopped
Directions
  1. 1
    In a large glass bowl, combine Greek-style yoghurt with lemon chilli sauce to create a creamy base.
  2. 2
    Add finely chopped dried apricots, chopped sweetened dried cranberries, and toasted flaked almonds to the yoghurt mixture.
  3. 3
    Stir in chopped coriander leaves, reserving 2 tablespoons of whole leaves for garnish.
  4. 4
    Thread chicken pieces onto prepared skewers.
  5. 5
    Heat a char-grill over high heat.
  6. 6
    Cook chicken skewers in batches, turning occasionally and brushing with extra chilli sauce.
  7. 7
    Grill for approximately 8 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and charred to your liking.
  8. 8
    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.

Keywords: chicken, sauce, glaze, apricots, cranberries, almonds, coriander, yoghurt, chilli, lemon, skewers, barbecue, grill, american, side, dip, summer, easy, quick, flavorful
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