“Celebration Grilled Peach BBQ Chicken”

Allergens

This recipe contains gluten and dairy (butter).

Ingredients

• 1. 6 large bone
• in chicken breasts 2. 4 fresh ripe peaches, pitted and halved 3. 1 cup barbecue sauce 4. 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 5. 1/2 cup brown sugar 6. 1/4 cup honey 7. 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 8. 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 9. 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) 10. Salt and pepper, to taste 11. 2 tablespoons butter, melted 12. Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

1. In a bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper to create the peach BBQ glaze.
2. Brush both sides of chicken breasts with melted butter and season with salt and pepper.
3. Place the seasoned chicken breasts on the preheated grill over medium heat, cooking for about 8 minutes per side or until fully cooked through.
4. In the last few minutes of cooking, add peach halves to the grill and cook until charred with grill marks, turning occasionally.
5. Once the chicken is cooked, baste it generously with the prepared glaze. Continue grilling for another 3 4 minutes or until slightly caramelized.
6. Remove chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes. Place grilled peaches on top of the chicken and garnish with fresh parsley.

Chef’s Insight

The secret to this recipe lies in the balance between the sweetness of the peach BBQ sauce and the smoky flavors from the grill.

Notes

For a smokier flavor, soak wood chips in water for 30 minutes before grilling, then place them on the hot coals or gas burner for added smoke infusion.