Grilled Peach & Tomato Chicken Skewers

Late summer grilling shines when ripe peaches meet savory chicken on the skewer. These grilled peach and tomato chicken skewers thread juicy thighs with sweet fruit and cherry tomatoes, finished with a honey-balsamic glaze and fresh basil.

Serves 4 · 25 min prep · 15 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 380 cal
• 34g protein
• 18g carbs
• 20g fat
• 3g fiber

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 3 ripe peaches
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• 2 garlic clove, minced
• 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 3/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 8 wooden or metal skewers

Instructions

1. 1If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 20 minutes so they do not burn. Cut the chicken thighs into 1 1/2-inch pieces and place them in a bowl.
2. 2Whisk together most of the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Pour three-quarters of this marinade over the chicken, toss well, and let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes while you prep the fruit.
3. 3Halve and pit the peaches, then cut them into thick wedges roughly the same size as the chicken pieces. Leave the cherry tomatoes whole.
4. 4Thread the marinated chicken, peach wedges, and cherry tomatoes alternately onto the skewers, packing them snugly but not crushed. Brush the assembled skewers lightly with any remaining marinade.
5. 5Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, about 400°F. Oil the grates lightly. Grill the skewers, turning every 3 to 4 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and shows deep grill marks and the peaches are lightly charred and juicy, 12 to 15 minutes total.
6. 6Transfer the skewers to a platter. Drizzle with the reserved uncooked marinade mixture and the remaining olive oil.
7. 7Tear the fresh basil leaves over the hot skewers so the heat releases their aroma. Let rest 2 minutes so juices settle.
8. 8Serve the skewers immediately as a bright main, spooning any platter juices over the top.