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Recipe for: Chicken, Peach, and Pepper Skewers with Honey Dressing

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Summer grill skewers combining tender chicken meat with juicy peach and crunchy bell pepper, served with a thick honey-mustard dressing. A dish inspired by the Polish summer season — it uses fresh fruits and vegetables that are easy to find in any store. The skewers have a contrast of flavors: the sweetness of peach and honey balances the sour lemon juice and mustard, while thyme adds a Mediterranean aroma. Perfect for the grill, family gatherings in the garden, or a light dinner, serve with grilled potatoes, millet, or a simple cucumber and dill salad. Visually: colorful pieces of fruit and vegetables interspersed with white meat, drizzled with a shiny dressing, garnished with greenery.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (13)

Servings:
4
  • Chicken breast 600 g
  • Peach 450 g
  • Red bell pepper 2.2 pcs (~400 g)
  • Red onion 150 g
  • Rapeseed oil 45 g
  • Honey 60 ml
  • Mustard 30 g
  • Lemon juice 30 ml
  • Fresh thyme 0.1 bunch (~10 g)
  • 🌿 Spices
  • Salt 0.2 pinch (~5 g)
  • Black pepper 4 pinch (~2 g)
  • ✨ Optional
  • Parsley 0.5 bunch (~15 g)
  • Chili flakes 2 pinch (~2 g)
💰 Estimated dish cost: ~51.66 PLN (12.92 PLN/serving)

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Preparation steps

Ingredient Preparation

1

Wash and dry the chicken breast with a paper towel. Place the meat on a cutting board and, using a sharp knife, cut it lengthwise to obtain slices about 2 cm thick (if you have one large breast, you can cut it into two pieces). Cut each slice into pieces about 3 × 3 cm — so that they can be easily skewered and cook quickly.

Ingredients: Chicken breast
Use a cutting board and a sharp kitchen knife. Try to cut pieces of similar size, so they will bake evenly.
2

Wash the peaches, cut them in half and remove the pits. If the peaches are large, cut the halves into two more pieces so that the pieces are about 3 × 3 cm. Cut the bell pepper, remove the seeds and cut it into squares of similar size. Peel the onion, cut it in half and separate the layers into pieces that match the size of the other ingredients.

Ingredients: Peach, Red bell pepper, Red onion
Use a sharp knife and a wide cutting board to comfortably chop fruits and vegetables. If the peaches are very soft, cut gently to avoid crushing the flesh.

Marinade and dressing

3

In a large bowl, combine rapeseed oil (45 g), honey (60 g), mustard (30 g), and lemon juice (30 ml). Add salt (5 g), black pepper (2 g), and fresh thyme leaves (10 g) — remove the leaves from the stems and finely chop. Whisk with a fork or whisk until you achieve a homogeneous emulsion with a slightly glossy sheen; the dressing should be thick but fluid.

Ingredients: Rapeseed oil, Honey, Mustard, Lemon juice, Salt, Black pepper, Fresh thyme
Use a large bowl and a whisk or fork. If the dressing is too thick (crystallized honey), slightly warm the honey before adding it (10-15 seconds in the microwave).

Marinating

4

Set aside 3/4 of the prepared dressing in a bowl and add the chopped pieces of chicken. Mix thoroughly by hand or with a spoon to ensure each piece is coated in the marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to a maximum of 2 hours. Keep the remaining dressing — it will be used for brushing the skewers while grilling and for serving.

Ingredients: Chicken breast, Honey, Rapeseed oil, Mustard, Lemon juice, Salt, Black pepper, Fresh thyme
Use a plastic or glass bowl and cover it with plastic wrap. Do not marinate for longer than 2 hours in this honey mixture, as the lemon juice can change the texture of the meat.

Stuffing the skewers

5

If you are using wooden skewers, soak them in cold water for 20-30 minutes so they don't burn on the grill. Alternate threading onto the skewers: a piece of chicken, a piece of bell pepper, a piece of peach, a piece of onion — repeat until filled. Each skewer should have 4-5 pieces of meat and fruit/vegetable elements to maintain a balance of flavors and textures.

Ingredients: Chicken breast, Peach, Red bell pepper, Red onion
Use a flat tray or a large plate to arrange the prepared skewers. Place the ingredients loosely, do not pack them too tightly — air helps them cook evenly.

Heating the grill

6

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (if using charcoal, wait until the coals are covered with a thin layer of white ash; if using gas, set the burner to medium-high). The grill should be hot before placing the skewers on it to achieve a nice browning.

Use a grill brush to clean the surface. If you don't have a grill, you can use a grill pan on the stovetop.

Grilling

7

Place the skewers on a well-heated grill. Grill for 10–12 minutes, turning every 2–3 minutes for even browning. Halfway through (after about 5–6 minutes), brush each skewer with the remaining dressing — this will prevent drying out and help create a glossy glaze. The skewers are ready when the meat is white inside, the juices run clear, and the peach is slightly softened with caramelized edges.

Ingredients: Chicken breast, Honey
Use tongs to turn the skewers and a brush for basting. If you have a kitchen thermometer, the meat is safe at 74°C in the thickest part.

Finishing and serving

8

After removing the skewers from the grill, place them on a plate and let them rest for 2 minutes to allow the juices to settle. Sprinkle with finely chopped parsley (optional) and a bit of chili flakes (optional) for contrast. Serve immediately, drizzled with an extra teaspoon of dressing, along with your favorite side (e.g., roasted potatoes, millet, or a young leaf salad).

Ingredients: Parsley, Chili flakes
Use a cutting board as a base or a large flat plate. Give guests small bowls with extra dressing on the side.

Fun Fact

💡

Combining fruits with grilled meat is an old technique aimed at contrasting flavors — sweet fruits add juiciness and natural caramelization. In Poland, plums and apples are often used, while peaches have become a summer, seasonal twist.

Best for

letnie grillowanie rodzinne spotkanie w ogrodzie piknik i majówka

Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve immediately after removing from the grill, while the glaze is still shiny. A good side dish is young potatoes with dill, a light cucumber and dill salad, or millet with a lemon dressing. For adults, it is worth serving a light white wine or wheat beer.

🥡 Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. To reheat, use an oven set to 160°C for about 8–10 minutes, covering with foil to prevent drying out; avoid the microwave, as the peaches may become mushy.

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