Rosemary Chicken Skewers with Berry Sauce

Rosemary Chicken Skewers with Berry Sauce

from simplyrecipes.com
100 min
4 servings

Marinated in rosemary, these sweet and savory grilled chicken skewers are served with a delicious blackberry sauce. How to make chicken skewers that are equally unexpected and delicious.

Ingredients

  • For the chicken:
  • 4-6 boneless chicken thighs or breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds), skin on or off
  • 2 tablespoons of chopped, fresh rosemary
  • 1/4 cup of dry white wine or vermouth
  • 1 teaspoon of pepper
  • 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
  • For the sauce:
  • 1 3/4 cup of fresh or frozen blackberries or boysenberries
  • 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons of red currant jelly (or berry jam or jelly)
  • 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg

Directions

  1. 1

    Marinate the chicken: Cut the chicken into 1 1/2 inch pieces and place in a bowl. Mix with the wine, oil, rosemary, and pepper. Cover and set aside to marinate in the refrigerator for one hour.

  2. 2

    Thread skewers, reserve marinade: Remove the chicken pieces from the marinade, reserving the marinade. Thread the chicken onto skewers and season generously with salt.

  3. 3

    Grill OR broil chicken: To grill, preheat the grill for direct high heat. Brush the grill grates with olive oil. Place chicken skewers on grill and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Place on a platter and cover with foil to allow the chicken to rest. To broil, preheat the broiler. Place skewers on an oiled broiling pan, 5 to 6 inches away from the burner. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Place on a platter and cover with foil to allow the chicken to rest.

  4. 4

    Simmer berries in marinade, press through strainer: Place the marinade and the berries in a sauce pan and simmer gently until the berries are soft. Press through a strainer and discard the pulp.

  5. 5

    Make the sauce: Return the juice and marinade mixture to the pan. Add the vinegar, jelly, and nutmeg and bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered until it has reduced by about 1/3 to a light syrup-like consistency.

  6. 6

    Serve: To serve, plate the skewers and spoon the sauce over the chicken. Serve immediately.