Chicken, Plum and Red Onion Kebabs

From Everyday with Rachael Ray



Ingredients:
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup apricot jam
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, quartered
8 plums (about 2 pounds), quartered lengthwise
1 red onion, quartered lengthwise and halved crosswise
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
One 10-ounce box plain instant couscous
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Directions:
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, jam, vinegar and soy sauce. Add the chicken and toss to coat; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.

2. Transfer the marinated chicken to a bowl. Pour the marinade into a small saucepan, boil for 2 minutes, then let cool.

3. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium. Thread the chicken, plums and onion onto 8 skewers. Grill the kebabs, turning occasionally and basting frequently with the marinade during the first 6 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes.

4. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Stir in the olive oil and then the couscous, cover, remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork, add the almonds and toss. Serve the couscous alongside the kebabs.

Comments:
This was very good. I even followed the recipe (well, except for using breasts rather than thighs.) Adam manned the grill so that was good too. The chicken was fabulous and next time I might just make that and forget the kebabs. I always stab myself...