Fig Wine Sauced Chicken Kabobs Food

FIG & WINE-SAUCED CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• Grate 2 onions; place in a large bowl. Add the oil, garlic and chicken; turn to coat. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring figs and wine to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until figs are plumped and tender, 50-60 minutes. Remove figs; keep warm. Bring liquid to a boil; cook until reduced to 2/3 cup. Add the marmalade, preserves, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, 5-6 minutes., Cut remaining onions into 1-in. pieces. Drain chicken; discard marinade. On 6 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the chicken, onions and mushrooms., Grill kabobs, covered, on a lightly oiled rack over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until juices run clear, 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally., Serve kabobs with rice and reserved figs; drizzle with sauce. Garnish with mint and lemon if desired.

MARINATED CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, blend vegetable oil, soy sauce, light corn syrup, lemon juice, sesame seeds, garlic powder, and garlic salt. Place chicken in the mixture. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil grate. Thread chicken onto skewers alternately with mushrooms, onions, and green bell pepper. Pour marinade into a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Place skewers on the prepared grill. Cook 15 to 20 minutes, turning frequently, until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. Baste with the boiled marinade frequently during the last 10 minutes.

CHICKEN WITH FRESH FIGS AND WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 tsp paprika, salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in a large pan. Add chicken breasts and brown both sides, about 2 minutes per side.
• Add wine and figs, and sprinkle rosemary and remaining 1/2 tsp paprika on top. Turn heat to medium, cover, and cook until chicken is cooked through, about 12-15 minutes. Move chicken from pan to a plate, and let it rest covered.
• Let the wine and fig sauce reduce without a cover for an additional 5 minutes, until thickened. Divide chicken breasts among plates, and pour sauce on top.

GARLIC CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• Place garlic and salt in a small bowl; crush with the back of a sturdy spoon. Add cilantro and coriander; crush together. Add the yogurt, lemon juice and oil; mix well. Pour into a large resealable plastic bag; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours., For dipping sauce, place garlic and salt in a small bowl; crush with the back of a sturdy spoon. Mix in oil. Stir in yogurt. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Drain and discard marinade. Thread chicken on eight metal or soaked wooden skewers. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes until juices run clear, turning occasionally.

CHICKEN TENDERS WITH BALSAMIC-FIG SAUCE

Steps:

• Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides and lightly coat with flour, shaking off excess.
• Heat olive oil and butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken to the skillet and cook until tenders are golden brown, no longer pink in the centers, and juices run clear, 5 to 6 minutes, flipping halfway through. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with aluminum foil to keep warm.
• Add shallot and garlic to the same skillet and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add red wine and balsamic and let simmer until reduced by half, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in figs, thyme, Dijon mustard, honey, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low or medium-low and let simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter.
• Spoon sauce over warm chicken tenders, or add chicken back into the skillet to briefly reheat, and serve immediately.

CHICKEN WITH BALSAMIC FIG SAUCE

Steps:

• Sprinkle both sides of chicken evenly with 1 1/2 tsps thyme, 1/4 tsp salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add chicken and cook for 6 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove from pan and keep warm by covering plate with towel or placing in warm oven.
• Reduce heat to medium and add butter to skillet.
• Add onions and saute for 3 minutes.
• Add broth, vinegar, soy sauce and figs.
• Simmer until sauce is reduced to 1 cup (about 3 minutes).
• Add 1 tablespoon thyme and 1/4 tsp salt.
• Cut chicken breasts on the diagonal into slices. Serve sauce over chicken.