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Oven BBQ Chicken Thighs with Peach Preserves Recipe

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

Description

This Oven BBQ Chicken recipe features juicy, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs roasted to perfection and basted with a flavorful homemade BBQ sauce infused with peach preserves and garlic. A sizzling finish at a higher temperature caramelizes the sauce, creating a sweet and savory glaze that makes this dish a crowd-pleaser, perfect for casual dinners and gatherings.

Ingredients

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BBQ Sauce

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

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 hot sauce if using. Heat over medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce mixture is hot and well combined. Then set aside to keep warm.
  2. Preheat the oven: Set your oven temperature to 400°F (205°C) to prepare for roasting the chicken.
  3. Prepare the baking sheets: Line two rimmed baking sheets with foil and drizzle olive oil over the foil. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down on the sheets. Evenly sprinkle the chicken with kosher salt and ground black pepper to season.
  4. Initial roasting: Roast the chicken in the oven for 25 minutes. This first part ensures the thighs cook through evenly.
  5. Baste and flip: Remove the chicken briefly from the oven. Brush a generous amount of the warm BBQ sauce all over the skin. Using a spatula, carefully flip the chicken thighs to the skin side up without tearing the skin. Brush more sauce onto the newly exposed side.
  6. Roast further with basting: Return the chicken to the oven and roast for another 7 minutes. Remove again, brush with more BBQ sauce, and roast for an additional 7 minutes to layer the flavors.
  7. Final roasting and caramelization: For the last step, brush on a final coat of sauce and increase oven temperature to 425°F (220°C). Continue roasting for 5 to 7 minutes until the BBQ sauce starts to brown and caramelize around the edges, and the chicken is fully cooked.
  8. Rest before serving: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for at least 10 minutes. This allows juices to redistribute, resulting in tender and juicy meat. Serve and enjoy the rich flavors!

Notes

  • Using bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs helps keep the meat moist and flavorful during roasting.
  • You can adjust the amount of hot sauce in the BBQ mixture to make it as mild or spicy as you prefer.
  • Foil-lining the baking sheets makes cleanup easier and prevents sticking.
  • Resting the chicken after cooking is essential for juicy texture.
  • Serve this BBQ chicken with sides like coleslaw, baked beans, or corn on the cob for a classic meal.

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