Chicken breasts vs thighs: You can use either boneless, skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts for this grilled peach BBQ chicken recipe. I like to use chicken thighs since they’re more flavorful & juicier – they are a little more forgiving on the grill. If you prefer to use breasts, be sure to either pound the chicken breasts out flat or butterfly them by slicing them in half lengthwise. This helps them grill more quickly & more evenly, keeping your grilled chicken totally juicy. You can easily make this recipe using other bone-in, skin-on chicken parts, like drumsticks, wings, leg quarters, & more. Feel free to grab whatever looks best at the store & refer to the blog post, above, for grilling guidance.

Choosing the best peaches for grilling: Because they soften up quickly on the grill, it’s best to pick ripe-yet-firm peaches for this recipe.

Apple Cider Vinegar - use my recipe to make from scratch!

Peach BBQ sauce variation – Start with store-bought BBQ sauce: If you’d like to use your favorite store-bought BBQ sauce as a base for the peach BBQ sauce, go for it! Grill the peaches & onions as directed, then blend the sauce, replacing the apple cider vinegar & ketchup with 1/2 cup of bottled BBQ sauce. Taste & adjust as needed – add a splash of apple cider vinegar for acidity, Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce for richness & umami, or a sprinkling of brown sugar for sweetness. Simple!

Storage & Reheating: Store leftover grilled BBQ chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Store leftover chipotle peach BBQ sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Reheat the chicken in the microwave or on the stovetop until warmed through, then serve with chipotle peach BBQ sauce as desired.