Jalapeno Peach Chicken Skewers
A delightful blend of savory and sweet flavors, perfect for barbecues or cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, cubed
- 2 ripe peaches, pitted and cubed
- 2 jalapenos, sliced
- 1/4 cup peach preserves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Skewers (wooden or metal)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together the peach preserves, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Cube the Chicken and Chop the Peaches: Cut chicken breasts into even cubes and pit and cube the peaches.
- Mix It Up: In a large bowl, combine chicken, peach cubes, and jalapenos. Pour the marinade over the mixture and toss gently.
- Let this sit for about 15-20 minutes.
- Skewer It Up: Thread marinated chicken, peaches, and jalapenos onto the soaked skewers.
- Preheat the Grill: Get your grill hot to create grill marks and charred flavor.
- Grill Time: Cook skewers for about 12-15 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from grill, let rest, serve on a platter with garnishes.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs or experimenting with different fruit options.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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