Prickly Pear Glazed Chicken Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-12 · Updated 2026-04-12

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Juicy chicken pieces coated in a sweet-tangy prickly pear glaze, grilled to perfection with charred vegetables for a vibrant desert-inspired meal. This Southwestern-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, prickly pear fruit, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Southwestern cuisine 310 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lb chicken thighs
1/2 cup prickly pear fruit
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium red bell pepper
1 medium zucchini

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Instructions

Step 1: Blend 1/2 cup prickly pear fruit until smooth. Whisk with 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, and 1/4 cup olive oil to make glaze.
Step 2: Cut 1.5 lb chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces. Thread chicken, 1 diced red bell pepper, and 1 diced zucchini onto skewers. Brush generously with the prickly pear glaze.
Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill skewers for 12-15 minutes, turning every 5 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender with light char marks.