Name: Chicken-Apricot Skewers
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup canned light unsweetened coconut milk; 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes); 2 teaspoons (packed) light brown sugar; 2 garlic cloves; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt plus more for seasoning; 1/4 cup (loosely packed) cilantro leaves plus sprigs for garnish; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped jalapeño (about 1 large; with seeds for more heat); 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into twenty-four 1" chunks; 12 firm ripe small apricots, halved, pitted; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped; Lime wedges; Ingredient info: Look for canned light unsweetened coconut milk at Indian, Latin, and Southeast Asian markets and many supermarkets.; Twenty-four 6" bamboo skewers (soak in water for 1 hour before using)

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Chicken-Apricot SkewersChristopher Baker

The creamy peanut marinade comes together in just minutes. For maximum flavor, we like to soak the chicken for at least three hours.

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