This easy chipotle peach BBQ chicken breast recipe features a smoky-sweet peach BBQ sauce that's basted over chicken breasts on the grill.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword bbq chicken
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 35 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Calories 267kcal
Ingredients
½tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the grill
3chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
2garlic cloves, finely chopped
4-5fresh peaches, 2 cups peeled and chopped with the extra peaches cut into thick slices
3tablespoonsketchup
2tablespoonshoney, or brown sugar
1tablespoonapple cider vinegar
⅛teaspoonkosher salt, plus more for the grill
⅛teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper, plus more for the grill
4boneless, skinless chicken breasts
extra-virgin olive oil, for grilling
Instructions
Add the olive oil to a medium-sized saucepan and heat over medium. Add the garlic and sauté, stirring for about 2 minutes. Add the chipotle peppers and sauté for another minute. Add the peaches, ketchup, honey, and vinegar, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally while breaking the peaches up with a wooden spoon. Let mixture cool then transfer to a food processor and blend until smooth (or use an immersion blender). Cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to use. This makes about 1 ½ cups of sauce.
Prepare the grill for direct cooking at high heat (450°F). Brush the cooking grates clean.
Drizzle the chicken breasts with extra-virgin olive oil and rub over the breasts. Season generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place the sliced peaches in a grill basket.
Place the chicken breasts on the hot grill. Cover and cook for 5-6 minutes or until they easily release from the grates. Flip the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes longer. Add the peaches to the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes or until softened. Baste the chicken breasts with BBQ sauce, flip, and cook for 2 minutes. Baste again and flip, and cook for 2 minutes. Cook until the breasts are firm to the touch and opaque all the way through, registering 160°F internal temp (the temp will rise to 165°F as the chicken rests).
Transfer to a plate and cover with a piece of aluminum foil and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with the grilled peaches and more BBQ sauce if desired.
Notes
Add more chopped chipotle peppers to taste.
*Note: If you prefer an ultra smooth sauce, strain the sauce through a mesh strainer.