Description
A delicious and easy summer dish featuring juicy chicken coated in a sweet and tangy peach barbecue glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs (1.4 kg) chicken thighs and drumsticks, bone-in, skin-on
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 3 large ripe peaches, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 fresh peaches, sliced (for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Peach BBQ Sauce: Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced peaches and cook for 5 minutes. Add ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt. Stir well.
- Simmer the Sauce: Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until thickened.
- Season the Chicken: Pat dry the chicken pieces. Combine salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl. Rub chicken with olive oil and coat with seasoning mixture.
- Sear the Chicken: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken skin-side down, and sear for 4-5 minutes. Flip and sear for another 3-4 minutes.
- Apply the Peach BBQ Glaze: Reserve 1/2 cup of sauce for serving. Brush remaining sauce over chicken.
- Bake the Chicken: Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), basting every 10 minutes.
- Rest and Serve: Let chicken rest for 5-10 minutes. Garnish with fresh peaches, cilantro, and green onions before serving with reserved sauce.
Notes
Choose ripe yet firm peaches for the best sauce. Frozen peaches can be a good alternative. For extra smokiness, add a pinch of liquid smoke to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 150mg