Slow-Smoked Chicken Thighs with Peach Glaze

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Tender chicken thighs smoked until golden, then glazed with a sweet-tart peach reduction for a Southern-inspired finish. This American-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 90 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, smoked paprika, garlic powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 75 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Mix 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, and 1/2 tsp dried thyme in a bowl. Rub evenly over all sides of chicken thighs.
  2. Step 2: Preheat smoker to 225°F (107°C). Place chicken thighs skin-side up on smoker rack and smoke for 60 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  3. Step 3: While chicken smokes, combine 1/4 cup peach puree, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1 tbsp honey in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes until thickened and coating the back of a spoon.
  4. Step 4: Remove chicken from smoker. Brush generously with peach glaze, return to smoker, and cook for 15 minutes, basting every 5 minutes with remaining glaze until caramelized and shiny.

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