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Flavorful Bourbon Peach BBQ Glazed Chicken Thighs

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Juicy chicken thighs glazed with a sticky, sweet, and smoky bourbon peach BBQ sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (2–2.5 lbs / 900g-1.1kg)
  • 2 large ripe peaches, peeled and diced (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 1/3 cup bourbon (80 ml)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed (50 g)
  • 1/2 cup ketchup (120 ml)
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (30 ml)
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (15 ml)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (30 ml)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper if using. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine diced peaches, bourbon, brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Use an immersion blender or transfer to a blender to puree the sauce until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  4. Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 5-7 minutes without moving until skin is golden and crispy. Flip and cook the other side for 3 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour about half the bourbon peach BBQ glaze over the chicken thighs in the skillet. Spoon sauce over the top as it cooks for another 8-10 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). The glaze should thicken and become sticky.
  6. Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes. Drizzle with remaining glaze or serve on the side.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure crispy skin. Keep glaze simmering gently to avoid burning sugars. Use an instant-read thermometer to avoid overcooking. If glaze reduces too much, add a splash of water or bourbon to loosen. For grilling, marinate chicken in glaze and baste often.

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