Description
Succulent South African sosaties featuring curried apricot chicken combine sweet and savory flavors from Cape Malay cuisine. Marinade and skewered meat create a delightful grilling experience you will savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 Chicken
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
Liquid and Aromatics:
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
Instructions
- Create a fragrant marinade by whisking together yogurt, curry powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl until smooth and well-blended.
- Thoroughly coat chicken thigh cubes in the prepared marinade, ensuring each piece is completely covered with the spice mixture.
- Refrigerate the marinated chicken for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing the flavors to penetrate deeply and tenderize the meat.
- Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- Prepare the grill to medium-high heat, aiming for a temperature around 400-450°F.
- Assemble sosaties by threading alternating pieces of marinated chicken, dried apricots, red onion chunks, and bell pepper pieces onto the soaked skewers.
- Place sosaties on the preheated grill, rotating every 3-4 minutes to ensure even cooking and beautiful char marks.
- Grill for approximately 10-15 minutes, checking that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.
- Remove sosaties from the grill and let rest for 2-3 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Plate the sosaties with complementary sides such as herbed rice, fresh salad, or warm flatbread, and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Soak bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning and ensure even cooking.
- Customize the marinade’s spice level by adjusting curry powder and adding chili flakes for extra heat.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free yogurt and double-check all spice blend ingredients.
- Swap chicken thighs with tofu or plant-based protein alternatives for a vegetarian twist on the sosaties.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: South African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 63 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg