Peach BBQ Chicken
This Peach BBQ Chicken brings together sweet summer fruit and smoky barbecue flavor in the easiest kind of weeknight dinner. It feels bright, cozy, and just a little special, which is exactly what I want when peaches are at their best.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb chicken breasts or chicken thighs
- 2 fresh peaches peeled and sliced or diced
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry, then season it with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. This helps the surface brown nicely and adds a little extra flavor before the sauce goes on.
- In a skillet, warm olive oil and cook the onion until soft. Add the garlic and peaches, then stir in the barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar. Let everything simmer until the peaches soften and the sauce turns glossy.
- Sear the chicken in a hot skillet or bake it in the oven until nearly cooked through. Brush on the peach barbecue sauce during the last few minutes so it can caramelize without burning.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then spoon more sauce over the top. Serve it warm with your favorite sides and plenty of that sweet, smoky peach sauce.