Description
Grilled Bourbon Peach BBQ Chicken is the ultimate summer dish, combining the sweetness of ripe peaches with the boldness of bourbon for a flavorful glaze that caramelizes beautifully on the grill. This recipe features juicy chicken thighs, coated in a savory spice rub and slathered in an irresistible peach glaze that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Perfect for backyard barbecues or cozy family dinners, this dish is easy to prepare and offers a delightful blend of sweet and smoky flavors. Serve it with your favorite sides for a mouthwatering meal that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 boneless chicken thighs
- 3 fresh peaches (cored and quartered)
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 3 tbsp bourbon
- Spice rub: onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper
Instructions
- Mix all spice rub ingredients in a bowl and coat chicken thighs evenly.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine one diced peach and sugar; boil then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add barbecue sauce and bourbon to the saucepan; simmer for another 5 minutes and blend until smooth.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat; grill chicken thighs for 3-5 minutes per side, basting with peach glaze.
- Grill quartered peaches brushed with leftover sauce for 1-2 minutes on each side.
- Serve chicken hot off the grill with extra sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg