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Flavorful Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipe with Easy Sweet Peach BBQ Sauce

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Juicy grilled chicken thighs paired with a sweet, tangy peach BBQ sauce that caramelizes perfectly on the grill. A quick and easy recipe perfect for summer gatherings and family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds / 900g)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 large ripe peaches, peeled and chopped (about 1 ½ cups / 225g)
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
  2. In a large bowl, toss chicken with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Marinate for at least 20 minutes at room temperature or up to 2 hours in the fridge.
  4. Combine chopped peaches, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, chili powder, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a medium saucepan.
  5. Simmer over medium heat for about 15 minutes until peaches soften and sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
  6. Remove from heat and puree the sauce until smooth using a blender or immersion blender.
  7. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 375°F / 190°C). Clean and oil grates.
  8. Place chicken thighs skin-side down on the grill and cook for 7-8 minutes per side, flipping carefully with tongs.
  9. During the last 5 minutes, baste chicken generously with peach BBQ sauce, flipping and basting a couple of times.
  10. Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer; it should read 165°F (74°C).
  11. Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pat chicken dry for crispy skin. Marinate at least 20 minutes. Baste sauce in last 5 minutes to prevent burning. Use a meat thermometer to ensure doneness. Frozen peaches can be used if fresh are unavailable. Sauce can be made ahead and stored in fridge up to a week.

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Keywords: grilled chicken thighs, peach BBQ sauce, summer barbecue, easy chicken recipe, sweet BBQ sauce, smoky chicken, family dinner

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