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Saucy Grilled Peach Chicken

Saucy Grilled Peach Chicken That Will Wow Your Summer Guests

Experience the delicious flavors of Saucy Grilled Peach Chicken, a perfect dish for summer grilling and entertaining guests.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 breasts chicken pounded to even thickness
For the Marinade
  • 1/2 cup peach preserves key flavor driver
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup Crown Royal whiskey or bourbon
  • 1/4 cup olive oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey/maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary/Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • to taste kosher salt
  • to taste fresh ground black pepper
Optional Add-On
  • 2 peaches fresh peaches for grilling

Equipment

  • grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • meat thermometer
  • shallow dish or resealable plastic bag
  • small saucepan

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels, and pound to an even thickness of about ½ inch.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together peach preserves, soy sauce, Crown Royal whiskey, olive oil, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, dried thyme, red pepper flakes, and season generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Reserve half of the marinade for later use. Pour the remaining half over the chicken, ensuring it's fully coated. Seal the dish or bag and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight for the best flavor.
  4. Preheat your grill to 400°F using the indirect heat method. Once hot, grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after grilling.
  5. For the perfect summer twist, brush halved fresh peaches with olive oil and grill them cut-side down for about 3 minutes until they are beautifully charred.
  6. In a small saucepan, warm the reserved marinade over low heat until heated through. Brush this over the grilled chicken just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Garnish with fresh herbs like basil for extra flavor and presentation.

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