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Roasted Peach BBQ Chicken Bake

  • Author: Emily Rhodes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

Sticky, juicy, and a little bit sweet, this roasted peach BBQ chicken bake combines caramelized peaches and smoky BBQ sauce for a flavor-packed, easy weeknight dinner. It’s a fuss-free, crowd-pleasing comfort food that’s perfect for busy families and special enough for guests.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 lbs skinless, boneless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 3 large or 4 medium fresh peaches (about 1 lb), ripe but firm
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar (optional)
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash, pit, and slice peaches into 1/2-inch wedges. If using frozen, thaw and pat dry. Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and a pinch of pepper in a large bowl.
  3. Spread peaches in a large oven-safe baking dish. Roast for 10 minutes until softened and caramelized.
  4. Remove half the roasted peaches and place in a blender or food processor. Add BBQ sauce, minced garlic, smoked paprika, honey/brown sugar (if using), and chili flakes. Blend until smooth, or mash by hand.
  5. Pat chicken dry and season both sides with remaining salt, pepper, and olive oil. Lay chicken on top of remaining roasted peaches and onions in the dish.
  6. Generously spoon peach BBQ sauce over chicken. Scatter fresh thyme or rosemary, if using.
  7. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes (thighs) or 20-25 minutes (breasts), until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature and sauce is bubbling and thickened.
  8. Halfway through baking, spoon sauce over chicken to baste. If sauce is thick, add a splash of water or chicken stock.
  9. Optional: Broil for last 3 minutes for extra caramelization. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  10. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Spoon extra sauce and peaches over top before serving.

Notes

Roasting the peaches first ensures a thick, caramelized sauce. Don’t overcrowd the pan for best browning. Use a thermometer for perfectly juicy chicken. Taste your BBQ sauce and peaches before mixing to adjust sweetness and spice. For gluten-free, double-check BBQ sauce labels. Leftovers keep well and flavors deepen overnight.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (about 1 chicken thigh or breast with sauce and peaches)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 15
  • Sodium: 650
  • Fat: 12
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5
  • Carbohydrates: 22
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 28

Keywords: peach chicken, BBQ chicken bake, roasted peach, easy dinner, weeknight meal, comfort food, gluten-free, summer recipe

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