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Oven BBQ Chicken Thighs with Peach Preserves Recipe

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  • Author: Bertha
  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Oven BBQ Chicken recipe features juicy, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs roasted to perfection and slathered with a flavorful BBQ sauce made from your favorite sauce, peach preserves, and garlic. The chicken is roasted in the oven with repeated brushings of the sauce to develop a rich, caramelized glaze that’s perfect for a hearty family meal or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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BBQ Sauce Mixture

  • 3 cups your favorite BBQ sauce
  • 1/2 cup peach preserves
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • Hot sauce, optional

Chicken

  • Olive oil for brushing
  • 12 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the BBQ sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine the BBQ sauce, peach preserves, grated garlic, and optional hot sauce. Heat over medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is hot and well combined. Then set aside.
  2. Preheat the oven: Heat your oven to 400°F (204°C) to prepare for roasting the chicken.
  3. Prep the baking sheets and chicken: Drizzle olive oil on two foil-lined rimmed baking sheets to prevent sticking. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the pans. Season evenly with kosher salt and ground black pepper.
  4. Initial roasting: Roast the chicken in the oven for 25 minutes to start cooking the thighs through.
  5. First sauce application and flipping: Remove the chicken briefly from the oven. Brush the BBQ sauce mixture all over the thighs, then carefully flip them over to the other side using a spatula, ensuring the skin stays intact. Brush the tops with more sauce.
  6. Second roasting: Return the chicken to the oven and roast for 7 minutes. Remove the chicken and brush on additional sauce.
  7. Third roasting: Put the chicken back in the oven and roast for another 7 minutes. Once again, remove and brush the thighs with more sauce.
  8. Final roasting at higher heat: Turn up the oven temperature to 425°F (218°C). Continue roasting the chicken for another 5 to 7 minutes until the BBQ sauce starts to brown around the edges and the chicken is thoroughly cooked through.
  9. Rest before serving: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for at least 10 minutes. This helps the juices redistribute, ensuring tender, juicy chicken.

Notes

  • Bone-in, skin-on thighs are preferred for juiciness and flavor, but you may substitute with bone-in breasts if desired, adjusting cooking time accordingly.
  • If you prefer a spicier sauce, add more hot sauce to taste when heating the BBQ mixture.
  • Resting the chicken before serving is critical for juicy meat.
  • Using foil-lined baking sheets makes cleanup easier and prevents sticking.
  • Make sure to not tear the skin when flipping the thighs to maintain crispy texture.

Find it online: https://grannyeats.com/oven-bbq-chicken-thighs-with-peach-preserves-recipe/