BBQ Peach Chicken (An Easy Protein Prep Dinner You’ll Make All Summer)
This BBQ Peach Chicken has become one of our family’s favorites. It’s sweet, smoky, tangy, and perfect for grilling or baking.
Creator: Leslie Stokes
Summer dinners don’t get much easier than this BBQ Peach Chicken. It’s sweet, smoky, tangy, and perfect for grilling or baking. Even better? The hardest part happens days before dinner.
Whenever I know we’re heading into a busy week filled with practices, errands, and work, I mix up a few marinades on Sunday. It takes less than 30 minutes to prep several proteins, and then every night I can simply cook one and have dinner on the table in no time.
This BBQ Peach Chicken has become one of our family’s favorites because the peach preserves caramelize beautifully while the barbecue sauce creates the most flavorful glaze. Pair it with roasted vegetables, corn, potatoes, or a fresh summer salad, and dinner is done.
It’s one of those recipes that feels like summer on a plate.
Why You’ll Love This chicken Recipe
- Perfect make-ahead protein prep
- Sweet and smoky flavors
- Great for grilling or baking
- High-protein family dinner
- Kid-approved
- Perfect for summer entertaining
- Minimal prep on busy nights
What to Serve with BBQ Peach Chicken
- Grilled corn
- Roasted sweet potatoes
- Summer pasta salad
- Watermelon salad
- Coleslaw
- Rice pilaf
- Green beans
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I freeze this?
Yes! Freeze the chicken directly in the marinade. Thaw overnight before cooking.
Can I bake it?
Absolutely. Bake at 400°F until cooked through, brushing with the reserved sauce near the end.
Can I use chicken breasts?
Yes, just watch the cook time so they stay juicy.
Tips for this Marinade
- Chicken thighs stay extra juicy.
- Don’t skip reserving the sauce before adding raw chicken.
- Add fresh peaches during the last few minutes on the grill.
- Delicious for meal prep lunches.
I hope this marinade helps you! Don’t forget to follow along on social media for more Meal Prep + healthy recipes!
BBQ Peach Chicken (An Easy Protein Prep Dinner You’ll Make All Summer)
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs or breasts
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- ⅓ cup peach preserves
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Let's Make It
- Whisk the marinade together and reserve about ¼ cup for brushing over the chicken later.
- Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken and refrigerate for at least two hours or overnight.
- When ready to cook, grill over medium heat or bake until the chicken reaches 165 degrees. Brush with the reserved sauce during the last few minutes of cooking for an extra layer of flavor.
Meal Prep in 1 Hour
You can use any two of the meals in this series to get your meal prep done in just about and hour, give or take!
Having your breakfast and lunch ready for the week helps you stay on track with your nutriton, saves you time and money! I truly beleive that meal prep does not need to be over complicated, take too much time or be boring!
I always get asked- “do you ever get tired of eating the same thing all week?” and the answer is, no! Not when the food taste good! I give plenty of variety in these preps and keep it simple!
As always, thanks for being here and remember, don’t over complicate the process! Take a deep breath, you got this!
