Marmalade and Wine Chicken Kebabs

Posted on December 7, 2011 by thecompletebook

Pete and I had an impromptu braai the other evening and all I had out defrosted were chicken breasts – not the most ideal thing for the braai but nonetheless, it was decided that we were to braai so onward with the plan. We opted to have pap and sous (always a hit) while I very quickly turned the chicken breasts into kebabs with some veg and a little marinade which was absolutely delicious! The chicken was lovely and juicy while the onions and broccoli were perfectly al dente and the mushrooms were beautifully soft and full of the flavours of the marinade.

Marmalade and Wine Chicken Kebabs

Ingredients

Marinade

75ml orange marmalade
60ml red wine
15ml whole grain mustard
15ml olive oil
8 skewers – remember to soak the wooden variety for 30 minutes to an hour before using
3 chicken breasts cut into chunks
1 onion cut into chunks
Broccoli florets
Mushrooms quartered

Method

Mix all of the ingredients for the marinade and set aside.
Skewer the chicken and veggies in any combination you like.
Pour over the marinade.
Braai the kebabs (not for very long – you don’t want them drying out) basting with the marinade.

52 thoughts on “Marmalade and Wine Chicken Kebabs”

My Inner Chick on December 7, 2011 at 07:10 said:

—Mandy,
Orange Marmalade. Red Wine. Mustard.

This is like a birthday party inside the mouth:))xxx

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- thecompletecookbook on December 7, 2011 at 08:00 said:
  
  Must say Kim, it was super tasty! Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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Hotly Spiced on December 7, 2011 at 07:20 said:

I think chicken is perfect for a BBQ. Love the sound of the kebabs with marmalade.

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- thecompletecookbook on December 7, 2011 at 08:01 said:
  
  I was a little worried that the breast would be dry, we usually braai chicken thighs, but these kebabs were delicious. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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rsmacaalay on December 7, 2011 at 09:26 said:

Sweet and savoury in a Chicken kebab, count me in.

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- thecompletecookbook on December 7, 2011 at 16:33 said:
  
  It was surprisingly nicer than what we had anticipated Raymund. Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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Joanne on December 7, 2011 at 10:27 said:

I’ve never seen broccoli on a kebab, but hey, why not? Looks great!

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- thecompletecookbook on December 7, 2011 at 16:34 said:
  
  So many people roast it lately so I thought why not – work really well. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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Chica Andaluza on December 7, 2011 at 10:58 said:

What a fantastic way of using marmalade – would never have thought of this. I can imagine all those amazing flavours…delicious!

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- thecompletecookbook on December 7, 2011 at 16:39 said:
  
  We will definitely repeat this one Tanya. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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pinkpolkadotfoodpinkpolkadot on December 7, 2011 at 12:33 said:

Ohhhhh, I like this!!

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- thecompletecookbook on December 7, 2011 at 16:58 said:
  
  I would love to her how you enjoy it if you give it a try Pink. Have a super afternoon. 🙂
  
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ChgoJohn on December 7, 2011 at 15:18 said:

I think it was a wise idea making kebabs out of the chicken breasts, otherwise I fear they would have dried out on the grill. Your marinade sounds perfect!

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- thecompletecookbook on December 7, 2011 at 17:04 said:
  
  Absolutely ChgoJohn, there is nothing worse than a dry piece of chicken breast. Have a great day. 🙂
  
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zestybeandog on December 7, 2011 at 15:19 said:

Looks like a lovely kebab! 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on December 7, 2011 at 17:04 said:
  
  Very different but scrumptious. have a great day. 🙂
  
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Chef Pamela on December 7, 2011 at 15:26 said:

I have enjoyed discovering your blog! Can’t wait to take a look at your book too. Your photos are wonderful! Do you do your own photography?

What is “pap and sous”?

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- thecompletecookbook on December 7, 2011 at 17:07 said:
  
  Aah, thanks so much Pamela, thanks for stopping by. I do do my own photography, well for the most part – I am still a learner in that field!
  “Pap” is maize meal – the closest alternative would be polenta and “sous” is a tomato and onion gravy. Pap and sous are very proudly South African. 🙂
  Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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Kristy on December 7, 2011 at 16:29 said:

LOVE the flavors that went into this dish! Fantastic! 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on December 7, 2011 at 17:07 said:
  
  Thanks Kristy – it would be interesting to see what Mr N and Miss A think of the strange combination. Have a great day. 🙂
  
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spicegirlfla on December 7, 2011 at 17:54 said:

Wow, red wine and marmalade, I would never have thought to combine that! I love this! I’m so often left with coming up with dinner simply using what I have on hand….and these are ingredients I most always have on hand!!

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- thecompletecookbook on December 7, 2011 at 19:07 said:
  
  Dinners made with what’s on hand are usually the most scrumptious. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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Cindy on December 7, 2011 at 18:01 said:

Pap & sous as well? What a feast!

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- thecompletecookbook on December 7, 2011 at 19:08 said:
  
  Aah yes, we love our pap ‘n sous. Have a great evening. 🙂
  
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Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide on December 7, 2011 at 19:24 said:

Awesome, I still have runny marmalade to use up and this looks great.

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- thecompletecookbook on December 7, 2011 at 20:00 said:
  
  Hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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Nami | Just One Cookbook on December 7, 2011 at 20:01 said:

I (or should I say my kids) love orange marmalade as marinade for chicken. I have teriyaki chicken recipe using orange marmalade and kids get so excited eating it. Now I see yours, I think “I” prefer this one with wine and mustard. Looks delicious!

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- thecompletecookbook on December 7, 2011 at 20:08 said:
  
  Wow Nami, what an lovely compliment, thank you! I ope you all enjoy these kebabs. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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thedrivencook on December 7, 2011 at 21:31 said:

These look lovely- and the flavor combo of sweet oranges and wine sounds amazing!

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- thecompletecookbook on December 8, 2011 at 08:00 said:
  
  Not sure why we haven’t tried something like this before. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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Angie@Angie's Recipes on December 7, 2011 at 21:37 said:

I must try the combination of marmalade and red wine as a marinade next time when I prepare chicken breast. The kebabs look irresistible.

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- thecompletecookbook on December 8, 2011 at 08:01 said:
  
  Thanks Angie – hope you like the combo as much as we did. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on December 7, 2011 at 21:44 said:

I love your Pete’s obsession with the braai – happy to read that it’s transported back to SA from Mauritius! 🙂 Magnificent looking kebabs, love!

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- thecompletecookbook on December 8, 2011 at 08:02 said:
  
  Braai’s are in Pete’s blood Celia! Have a great day. 🙂
  
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- thecompletecookbook on December 8, 2011 at 08:05 said:
  
  Thanks for the second link back! 🙂
  
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Kelly on December 7, 2011 at 23:10 said:

Gorgeous Mandy… You know, I find marmalades always give rise to the most tender, juicy results… the chicken is never dry; it’s the perfect basting/cooking method and orange is just perfect this time of year!

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- thecompletecookbook on December 8, 2011 at 08:06 said:
  
  I will definitely be experimenting with marmalade a bit more now Kelly. Have a great day. 🙂
  
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vianney on December 8, 2011 at 02:57 said:

love that you added broccoli to your kebobs, great flavor!!

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- thecompletecookbook on December 8, 2011 at 08:06 said:
  
  Thanks Vianney – the broccoli really did work well. Have a great day. 🙂
  
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Kay aka Babygirl on December 8, 2011 at 08:42 said:

Oh my.. these Chicken Kebabs are calling me right now. I mean they are really calling me to make this. Amazing post

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- thecompletecookbook on December 8, 2011 at 08:50 said:
  
  Thanks Kay – I hope you get the chance to make theses soon. Have a great day. 🙂
  
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Tandy on December 8, 2011 at 10:24 said:

I love chicken on the braai 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on December 8, 2011 at 11:21 said:
  
  A braai adds a great flavour. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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Tricia @ Saving room for dessert on December 8, 2011 at 17:58 said:

So interesting! What is braai? A grill? Silly American question 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on December 8, 2011 at 18:51 said:
  
  Hi Tricia, so sorry, I should have explained what a braai is – quite right, it’s a barbecue. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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Caroline on December 8, 2011 at 20:18 said:

Mmm great recipe, Mandy! I love kebabs. I didn’t know what braai was either, but now I do. 😉

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- thecompletecookbook on December 8, 2011 at 20:37 said:
  
  Hi Caroline. I used to put the word barbecue in brackets after the word braai – will do that moving forward again. Sorry about the hassle. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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ceciliag on December 11, 2011 at 18:10 said:

Kebabs are always a winner, I keep forgetting about them though.. thanks mandy, love the marmalade addition!

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- thecompletecookbook on December 11, 2011 at 19:31 said:
  
  Thanks C! Hope your birthday was a special one and that you enjoyed toast to you earlier this evening. 😉
  
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- thecompletecookbook on January 4, 2012 at 10:28 said:
  
  Thanks again for the lovely mention. I really to love the idea of your marinade ingredients. 🙂
  
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