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Spicy Peach BBQ Chicken Thighs

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Juicy chicken thighs glazed with a sweet and spicy peach BBQ sauce, perfect for summer evenings and quick weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 large ripe peaches, peeled and chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 cup smoky BBQ sauce (e.g., Sweet Baby Ray’s or Stubb’s)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot or chipotle)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Olive oil, for searing

Instructions

  1. Peel and chop the peaches, then blend until smooth to create a silky peach puree.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the peach puree, BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, smoked paprika, minced garlic, and hot sauce. Whisk until smooth and adjust seasoning to taste.
  3. Pat dry the chicken thighs and season generously with salt and pepper. Let them sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  4. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (around 375°F). If using a grill pan, add a drizzle of olive oil.
  5. Sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 5-6 minutes until golden and crispy, then flip and sear the other side for 4 minutes. Total searing time about 10 minutes.
  6. Brush chicken thighs generously with the peach BBQ glaze. Move to indirect heat on the grill or lower heat on the pan, cover if possible, and cook for 10-12 minutes, basting every 4 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  7. Remove chicken from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with extra glaze if desired.

Notes

Use bone-in, skin-on thighs for best flavor and juiciness. Adjust spice level by varying hot sauce amount. To prevent glaze burning, apply after searing and cook on indirect heat. If glaze thickens, whisk in a splash of water to loosen. Frozen peaches can be used if fresh are unavailable.

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