Name: Juicy Peach BBQ Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs or breasts; 3 medium fresh ripe peaches peeled and chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon honey (optional); 3 cloves garlic minced; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/4 cup peach preserves or jam; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary

Description

Tender grilled chicken glazed with a homemade peach barbecue sauce that balances sweet, smoky, and tangy flavors for the perfect summer cookout.

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds boneless chicken thighs or breasts

3 medium fresh ripe peaches peeled and chopped

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon honey (optional)

3 cloves garlic minced

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/4 cup peach preserves or jam

1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary

Instructions

1. In a saucepan combine peaches, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper and simmer for 10–15 minutes until peaches soften

2. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice and simmer until sauce thickens, then cool and blend until smooth, reserving half for serving

3. Place chicken and half the sauce in a bag or dish, toss to coat, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight

4. Preheat grill to medium-high (400°F/200°C) and oil grates

5. Sear chicken on the hot side for 3–4 minutes per side to create grill marks

6. Move chicken to cooler side, baste with sauce, and grill for 20–25 minutes turning and basting every few minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C)

7. Transfer chicken to a platter, brush with remaining sauce, and let rest 5 minutes before serving

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: main course
Method: grilling
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece
Calories: 350
Sugar: 20
Sodium: 400
Fat: 15
Saturated Fat: 3
Unsaturated Fat: 10
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 30
Fiber: 2
Protein: 25
Cholesterol: 80

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