Description
Jalapeno Peach Chicken Skewers combine tender chicken breast, juicy fresh peaches, and spicy jalapenos grilled to perfection. This vibrant summer dish balances sweet, spicy, and smoky flavors in an easy-to-make recipe perfect for backyard gatherings or quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 fresh peaches, sliced into chunks
- 2 jalapenos, thinly sliced (adjust quantity for preferred spice level)
Marinade
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (natural)
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed (natural)
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tbsp honey (natural)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: Combine olive oil, lime juice, crushed garlic, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), honey (natural), salt, and pepper in a bowl. Whisk together until well blended, creating a flavorful liquid to infuse the chicken and peaches.
- Chop Chicken and Fruit: Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized cubes for even cooking. Slice fresh peaches into similar-sized chunks, and thinly slice jalapenos to distribute heat evenly across the skewers.
- Marinate the Ingredients: Place chicken, peach chunks, and jalapeno slices in a large bowl or resealable bag. Pour marinade over them and toss gently to coat all pieces well. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor.
- Assemble the Skewers: Thread the chicken pieces, peaches, and jalapenos onto wooden or metal skewers, alternating ingredients for color and flavor. Leave slight space between pieces for even grilling.
- Grill to Perfection: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Place skewers on the grill and cook 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until chicken is cooked through and peaches caramelize. Brush with marinade during grilling for extra flavor.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Cut chicken and fruit uniformly to ensure even cooking.
- Marinate for a few hours when possible to intensify flavors and tenderize chicken.
- Use a natural gelling agent if preparing a glaze for a glossy finish.
- Maintain medium-high heat to caramelize peaches without charring the chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 2 skewers)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: jalapeno peach chicken skewers, grilled chicken skewers, summer skewers, spicy peach chicken, backyard grilling, healthy chicken skewers
