You can grill the chicken or make Shish Kebobs with this easy make- ahead Marinade. This Chicken Cherry-teri Kebobs using Chukar Cherries Sour Cherry Pie & Cobbler Filling and your favorite teriyaki sauce is a winner. You can use the basic 5 ingredients or add zing with grated ginger and fresh garlic. You can even use the marinade on chicken thighs and wings to grill. It’s your call coach!
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Game Day Winner: Chicken Cherry-teri Kebobs
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 1x
Description
a make ahead, easy winner for game day. The unusual combo of Chukar Cherrie and Teriyaki sauce pleases a game day crowd. May be doubled, tripled etc.
Ingredients
- 5 lb (2.3 kg) chicken
- 1- 20 1/2 oz. (580 g) jar of your favorite Teriyaki Sauce like Kikkoman Garlic & Green Onion
- 1-29 1/2 oz (835 g) jar of Chukar Cherries Sour Cherry Pie & Cobbler Filling
Optional to add to the marinade
- ginger -(1tablespoon fresh grated or 1teaspoon ground powder)
- Garlic- 2 to 4 smashed or squeezed cloves
- Optional for garnish: toasted sesame seeds, green onions
Instructions
- Pour equal parts Teri Sauce and Chukar Cherry Filling into a container that you can use to marinate ( glass preferred).
- You will have 9 oz. of cherries left to enjoy later!
- Using an immersion blender mix until smooth.
- If making kebobs cut your chicken into manageable size for skewers.
- Drop cleaned trimmed wings, thighs or breasts into the marinade.
- Marinate overnight in fridge, turning several times during that time.
- When ready to eat, assemble kebobs or get your plain chicken ready to grill.
- Heat grill or cook in pan on med-hi with olive oil
- Cook your chicken on one side then turn and baste with more sauce.
- Note: I cook down the marinade after I take the chicken out to grill.
- Boil it for a few minutes and serve as a sauce with your cooked chicken.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Entree
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are Chukar Cherries Sour Cherry Pie and Cobbler Filling — can I substitute something else?
Chukar Cherries is a specific brand of premium fruit products. The recipe uses their Sour Cherry Pie and Cobbler Filling as the cherry component in equal parts with teriyaki sauce. If you can’t find it, a comparable quality sour cherry pie filling or sour cherry preserves can stand in, though the flavor profile may vary slightly. 
How long should I marinate the chicken, and is overnight really necessary?
The recipe says to marinate overnight in the fridge, turning several times during that time. The article and excerpt both confirm that at least 24 hours is the intent — it’s the make-ahead strategy that makes this a game day recipe (ready for halftime).
What do I do with the leftover marinade after the chicken comes out?
Don’t discard it — the instructions say to boil the marinade for a few minutes after removing the chicken, which makes it food-safe, then serve it as a dipping or basting sauce alongside the cooked kebobs.
