Description
This Grilled Peach Chicken, whew. Say hey to your newest go-to staple during the summer season- it’s the best grilled chicken with a flavor-loaded, peach-forward sauce! For starters, this grilled chicken recipe features a quick, well-rounded peach-infused marinade that also transforms into a sauce. This recipe yields incredibly juicy and smoky-sweet chicken to pair with your favorite sides! It’s so unbelievably good!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless/skinless chicken breasts (or chicken thighs)
- ¾ cup peach preserves
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup peach flavored whiskey (we use Crown Royale)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt & fresh ground black pepper- to taste
- 2-4 medium peaches, halved & pitted- for garnish & serving- optional
Instructions
- Prep chicken. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel. Lay the chicken breasts on a cutting board and use a meat mallet to pound the chicken to an even thickness, about ½-inch thick. Then place the chicken breasts into a shallow baking dish or large resealable plastic bag, and set aside.
- To make the marinade: In a large bowl, combine the peach preserves, soy sauce, whiskey, olive oil, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, garlic, dijon mustard, dried thyme, red pepper flakes, and salt/pepper- to taste. Whisk the marinade until well combined. Reserve half of the marinade, and refrigerate.
- Marinate the chicken. Pour the remaining half of the marinade over the chicken breasts and toss to evenly combine and coat the chicken. Cover the dish with plastic wrap/foil or seal the bag and then refrigerate to marinate for at least 6 hours or up to overnight.
- Cook chicken. You can cook up your chicken in a variety of ways (indoor grill pan or traditional grill).
- To grill chicken: Preheat the grill with the indirect heat method to 400°F (medium-high heat) and lightly grease the grates. Shake off excess marinade and add the chicken breasts to the hot grates. Let the chicken grill for about 6-8 minutes per side or the chicken registers at least 165°F when checked with a meat thermometer. Then transfer the chicken to a serving platter for a few minutes to cool down.
- To grill peaches (optional): Brush the cut side of the peaches with a bit of olive oil and grill cut-side down for 3 minutes or until char marks form. Then set aside.
- Simmer the reserved marinade. Meanwhile, place the reserved marinade along with 1-2 tablespoons (if needed to loosen) of water in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Let the marinade simmer for a few minutes until warmed through then remove from heat.
- Glaze chicken & serve. Brush the grilled chicken with the marinade and garnish with the grilled peaches (if desired). Serve the grilled peach chicken immediately alongside your favorite sides. Enjoy!
Notes
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