Honey-Thyme Chicken and Apricot Kebabs
- Adrianna
- Jul 19, 2018
- 2 min read
July 9 - Another aggressively hot day had me craving something fruity and sweet, as well as leaving me reluctant to use the oven. Following my craving, I decided today was perfect for honey-thyme chicken and apricot kebabs. The idea of sweet honey, complimented by fresh thyme, and paired with bright apricots sounded refreshing and exciting, exactly what I was looking for. To assemble kebabs is simple, in this case, apricot first, a few diced pieces of chicken, and another apricot. A few minutes and a pretty-looking platter later, they were ready for the grill, only needing to be cooked for a max of 10-15 minutes.
Our experience cooking these on the grill was not exactly as we’d hoped. The apricots were a bit difficult to turn with the skewers, leaving some of them overcooked, black char marks on one side and nothing on the other. A few of the others were unable to handle the heat, almost melting into the grill. If you’re not attached to the idea of good-looking kebabs, I’d recommend grilling the apricots separately and taking them off when needed, rather than waiting for the chicken to cook through first. In reality, we just abandoned the kebab in the end anyways, creating a big pile of the meat and fruit.
As per usual, my favorite part of this dish was the sauce I prepared for it. I love both honey and thyme, so I was sold in the first place, but after seeing how easy it was to make, and how delicious it was, I’m sure I’ll make it even more in the future. Equal parts thyme and water, and a good amount of honey, plus salt and pepper to taste. That’s it and it’s so good. Perfect for chicken, and I’d bet turkey, too, or maybe used as a dressing.
We completed the meal with some sautéed brussels sprouts and rice, the whole thing together perfectly simple and delicious. A great recipe to try out when you’re craving something sweet and savory or to change things up while taking advantage of a perfect grilling day.
(While the original is from Food & Wine, I found this recipe on lastingredient.com, a blog that I really enjoy, with a great website and an equally pretty Instagram account. Check her out!)
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