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a plate of peach chipotle chicken thighs with steamed broccoli.

Chipotle BBQ Peach Chicken Thighs

Carolyn
These BBQ Chipotle Peach Chicken Thighs are seasoned, seared, and baked in a sweet and tangy peach BBQ sauce until perfectly juicy. The chipotle adds a subtle kick that pairs perfectly with the peachy sweetness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 238 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the chicken thighs:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1.75 pounds)
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¾ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

For the peach BBQ sauce:

  • 1 ripe peach peeled and pitted
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo see note
  • ¼ cup BBQ sauce I used Sweet Baby Ray's
  • 3 tablespoons peach jam
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 3 tablespoons chicken stock
  • 5 sage leaves
  • 1 shallot, peeled and thinly sliced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a small bowl, mix the spices. Season both sides of the chicken thighs with the spice mixture.
  • In a food processor, combine the peach, chipotle, BBQ sauce, peach jam, garlic, sage, and chicken stock. Blend until smooth. 
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil, then place the chicken thighs upside down in the skillet. Let the chicken caramelize against the hot skillet for about 3 minutes. 
  • Flip the chicken thighs over and let cook for 1 minute. Remove the chicken from the heat and pour the peach chipotle sauce over top of it.
  • Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked and the sauce thickens a bit.
  • Serve warm with rice to soak up the sauce!

Nutrition

Calories: 238kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 23gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 748mgPotassium: 435mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 376IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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