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Apple Cider Chicken Skewers with Gouda Sauce

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
Juicy chicken skewers glazed with apple cider and served with a rich Gouda cheese sauce, perfect for a flavorful meal.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 4 pieces chicken breasts (boneless skinless, cut into 1 ½-inch cubes)
  • 12 ounces apple cider (still or sparkling)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon thyme (dried)
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt (plus additional for seasoning meat)
  • ¼ teaspoon ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¼ cup water (cold)
  • ¾ cup milk
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 ounces Velveeta cheese
  • 12 ounces Gouda cheese (shredded)
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder

Instructions 

  • Thread chicken cubes onto skewers and season with salt.
  • Cook skewers on grill or skillet until golden and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
  • In a saucepan, combine apple cider, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, red pepper flakes, black pepper, salt, ginger, and cinnamon. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Mix cornstarch with cold water to make a slurry, then add to the cider mixture and cook until thickened.
  • Prepare Gouda sauce by melting Velveeta, Gouda, Parmesan, butter, cream, and vinegar in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
  • Serve chicken skewers with Gouda sauce drizzled on top.

Notes

Use fresh Gouda for best flavor and adjust seasoning to taste.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple cider, Cheese, chicken