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Savory Peach Bourbon BBQ Chicken Thighs

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Juicy bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs glazed with a sticky, sweet, and smoky peach bourbon BBQ sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or casual entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3–4 pounds / 1.4–1.8 kg)
  • 2 ripe peaches, peeled and chopped
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) bourbon whiskey
  • 1 cup (240 ml) BBQ sauce
  • 2 tablespoons (25 g) packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon (2 g) smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a blender, combine the chopped peaches, bourbon, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, and smoked paprika. Blend until smooth and set aside.
  3. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. When shimmering, add chicken thighs skin-side down. Sear for 5-7 minutes until skin is golden and crisp. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side. Cook in batches if needed.
  5. Pour the peach bourbon BBQ glaze over the chicken thighs in the skillet, spooning some on top of each piece.
  6. Place the skillet or transfer the chicken and glaze to a baking dish. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, basting the chicken with glaze every 10 minutes for a sticky finish.
  7. Check doneness: chicken is done when internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and glaze is thick and bubbly.
  8. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute and glaze to set slightly.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before searing for crispy skin. Baste glaze every 10 minutes during baking to keep sauce luscious. If glaze thickens too much, add a splash of water or bourbon while basting. Frozen peaches can be used if fresh are unavailable. For a non-alcoholic version, substitute bourbon with peach nectar or apple juice.

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