Grilled Chicken Skewers with Nectarines, Scallions, and Pasilla Chili Honey Basil Glaze

Name: Grilled Chicken Skewers with Nectarines, Scallions, and Pasilla Chili Honey Basil Glaze
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 46 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión contemporánea
Ingredients: 24.7 oz skinless chicken breast, large cubes; 2 whole firm nectarines; 8 whole scallions; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tsp lime zest; 2 tbsp lime juice; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 whole dried pasilla chili; 1/4 cup honey; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1/2 cup fresh basil; 1 tbsp butter

Juicy chicken skewers marinated with lime and garlic, threaded with fresh nectarines and scallions, then finished with a glossy pasilla chili, honey, and basil glaze. An original grilled recipe balancing sweet, smoky, and herbal flavors.

30 minPrep

16 minCook

46 minTotal

4Servings

Gluten-FreeHigh Protein

Ingredients

Adjust servings

700 g skinless chicken breast, large cubes (for brochetas)
2 pieces firm nectarines (cut in wedges gruesos)
8 pieces scallions (1.5 in)
3 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
1 tsp lime zest (solo the parte verde)
30 ml lime juice (freshly squeezed)
45 ml olive oil (divided)
6 g salt (or to taste)
2 g black pepper (freshly ground)
1 piece dried pasilla chili (without semillas)
60 ml honey (for the glaseado)
15 ml apple cider vinegar (for equilibrar the glaseado)
12 g fresh basil (leaves chopped, more extra for terminar)
15 g butter (for dar brillo al glaseado)

Nutrition facts

per serving

356 kcal

Calories

39 g

Protein

20 g

Carbs

13 g

Fat

2 g

Fiber

18 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

Dairy

Instructions

1
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes to keep them from burning on the grill.
2
In a large bowl, combine the chicken with the garlic, lime zest, lime juice, 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Marinate for 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
3
Meanwhile, make the glaze: toast the dried pasilla chili in a small skillet over medium heat for 30 to 45 seconds, until fragrant but not burnt. Transfer it to a cup with 60 ml (1/4 cup) hot water and let it soften for 10 minutes.
4
Blend or process the softened pasilla chili with the honey, apple cider vinegar, 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil, and butter until thick and smooth. Pour the mixture into a small saucepan and cook over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until slightly glossy. Remove from the heat and stir in the chopped basil.
5
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, about 425 °F to 450 °F (220 °C to 230 °C). Clean and lightly oil the grates.
6
Build the skewers by threading chicken, nectarine wedges, and scallion pieces alternately until all ingredients are used.
7
Place the skewers on the hot grill and cook for 6 minutes. Turn and cook for 5 minutes more.
8
Brush the skewers with some of the pasilla chili, honey, and basil glaze. Continue grilling for 3 to 5 minutes, turning once and glazing again, until the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165 °F (74 °C) and the nectarines are lightly caramelized.
9
Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for 3 minutes. Finish with extra basil and serve with the remaining glaze on the side.

Chef tips

For better browning, lightly pat the nectarines dry before threading them. Do not apply all the glaze too early, because the honey can burn quickly over high heat.

Substitutions

You can swap the nectarines for firm peaches or plums. Chicken breast can be replaced with boneless chicken thighs. For less heat, use only half of the pasilla chili.

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