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Jalapeño Peach Chicken Skewers

Jalapeño peach chicken skewers with grilled chicken and fresh peach chunks threaded on skewers, caramelized in a sweet-heat jalapeño-peach glaze. Marinated for 30 minutes and grilled until the chicken reaches 165°F with char marks on every piece.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
marinating 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 4 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and fruit
  • 1.5 lb boneless chicken breast or thighs Cut into 1.5-inch pieces.
  • 3 peaches Ripe; pitted and cut into chunks.
  • 2 jalapeños Sliced into rounds (for threading).
  • 3 peaches Ripe; pitted and pureed.
Jalapeño peach glaze
  • 2 jalapeños Minced; seeds removed for mild heat.
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan
  • 1 grill

Method
 

Make the jalapeño-peach glaze
  1. Blend peach puree, jalapeños, honey, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, and olive oil until smooth, then reserve half for glazing.
  2. Transfer the reserved half to a small bowl and set aside for basting while grilling.
Marinate the chicken
  1. Marinate the chicken in the remaining glaze for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Assemble the skewers
  1. Thread marinated chicken, peach chunks, and jalapeño slices alternately on soaked skewers.
Grill and caramelize
  1. Grill skewers over medium-high heat for 12-14 minutes, turning every 3 minutes.
  2. Baste with the reserved jalapeño peach glaze during grilling until the chicken reaches 165°F and the glaze is caramelized.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately with extra jalapeño peach glaze.

Notes

For best caramelization, keep basting with the reserved glaze during the last half of grilling and avoid crowding the grill so heat stays steady. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for up to 3 days; freeze the cooked skewers for up to 2 months (thaw overnight in the fridge) and reheat gently. For a lighter option, swap honey for an equal amount of honey substitute or use less honey to reduce added sugar while keeping the sweet-heat character.