Dinner on Deadline

Here are reasons to cook kebabs: Skewers can be customized, and grilled or broiled in the oven in minutes. Best of all, they're a crowd-pleaser.

Makes 3 to 6 servings (6 kebabs)

For the kebabs:

1 tablespoon mild olive oil

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

2 teaspoons light brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon crushed mixed dried herbs (oregano, parsley, chives, thyme)

11/4 pounds boneless, skinless turkey breast, cut into 1-inch cubes

For the glaze:

11/2 cups fresh apple cider

1/2 cup chicken broth

2 teaspoons brown sugar

Kosher salt

1. For the kebabs: Whisk together the oil, vinegar, brown sugar, salt, pepper, nutmeg, ginger, and herbs in a bowl. Add the turkey; stir to coat. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature or 2 hours in the refrigerator. Soak six bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes.

2. For the glaze: Combine the cider, broth, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt in a small skillet. Bring to a boil. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, adjusting the heat to a steady boil, until the liquid has reduced to a light syrup. Avoid over-reducing. Remove from the heat.

3. Prepare the grill for direct heat. Grease the grill grate with cooking oil spray. Have ready a spray bottle of water for taming any flames.

4. Thread the turkey onto the soaked skewers. Transfer to the grill; close the lid and cook for about 4 minutes, until the kebabs have grill marks.

5. Use tongs to turn the skewers. Brush the cooked side of kebabs with half of the glaze. Close the grill lid and cook for 4 minutes. Uncover and turn skewers, brushing the second side with glaze. Move the kebabs to a cool section of the grill if they are browning too fast. Close the lid and cook for 2 minutes. The turkey is done when an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees. Let kebabs rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Per serving (based on 6): 140 calories, 23 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates, 1 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 60 mg cholesterol, 135 mg sodium, 0 g dietary fiber, 6 g sugar