Southern Grilled Peach BBQ Chicken
Discover this mouthwatering Southern Grilled Peach BBQ Chicken recipe that captures the essence of a Friday night tailgate with its unique blend of sweet and smoky flavors. Get ready for a copycat street-food classic that brings the sizzle, aroma, and crowd energy right to your kitchen.
Allergens
Contains gluten and soy.
Ingredients
- 1. 4 bone
- in, skin
- on chicken breasts 2. 1/4 cup peach preserves 3. 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 4. 1/4 cup brown sugar 5. 1/4 cup ketchup 6. 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 7. 1 teaspoon liquid smoke 8. 1 teaspoon chili powder 9. 1 teaspoon paprika 10. 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 11. 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 12. 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 13. 2 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced 14. Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the peach preserves, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, Dijon mustard, liquid smoke, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground black pepper in a small bowl. Stir until well combined. Set aside.
- Preheat your grill to medium heat (350°F).
- Grill the chicken breasts with skin side down for 12 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, basting with the peach BBQ sauce every 5 minutes. Flip and continue grilling until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
- In the last 5 minutes of cooking, place the sliced peaches on the grill and cook until slightly charred.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with charred peaches and fresh cilantro.
Chef’s Insight
For a smoky flavor, consider soaking wooden skewers in water before threading the peach slices and cooking them on the grill.
Notes
For a spicier dish, add more chili powder or cayenne pepper to the peach BBQ sauce.