Description
Jalapeno Peach Chicken Skewers bring summer sizzle to your dinner table, blending sweet peach glaze with spicy jalapeño kick that’ll make your taste buds dance with excitement. Grilling these skewers turns an ordinary meal into a flavor-packed adventure your friends and family will absolutely adore.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ripe peach
- 1 medium jalapeno pepper
Liquids and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Aromatics and Spices:
- 1 garlic clove
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 15 wooden skewers
Instructions
- Craft a zesty marinade by whisking ¼ cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 minced garlic clove, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper in a large bowl.
- Cut your chicken breasts into uniform cubes and slice your peach into similar-sized chunks. Drop them into the marinade and gently toss until every piece is generously coated.
- Seal the bowl and let your chicken and peach absorb the flavors in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Soak your wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- Heat your grill to medium-high, around 400°F, creating a perfect searing environment.
- Alternate threading your marinated chicken and peach chunks onto the soaked skewers, creating an appealing pattern.
- Place skewers on the hot grill and cook for 10-12 minutes, rotating every 3-4 minutes to ensure even charring.
- Check that your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F using a meat thermometer for safe consumption.
- Remove skewers from grill and let rest for 3 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning during cooking.
- Choose ripe but firm peaches that hold their shape when threading onto skewers and grilling.
- For a spicier kick, leave some jalapeño seeds in or add extra chopped jalapeños to the marinade.
- If grilling isn’t possible, these skewers work perfectly on a grill pan or under the broiler, ensuring chicken reaches safe internal temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 263 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg