Smoked Traeger Chicken Thighs with Peach Glaze

Peach glazed chicken thighs on a serving platter, garnished with chopped chives.

5 from 6 votes

Smoked Traeger Chicken Thighs with Peach Glaze

This simple recipe takes smoked chicken to a whole new level. It features tender, juicy Traeger grilled chicken thighs coated in a caramelized homemade peach glaze.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1 15

Total Time1 25

Course: All Recipes, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 361kcal

Author: Jeri Walker

Ingredients

For the Chicken Thighs

8 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika or regular paprika
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Peach Glaze

½ cup peach jam or peach preserves *link to homemade peach jam below in the notes
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
3 garlic cloves minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

Preheat your Traeger grill to 350°F.
While the grill is heating up, pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel. In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
Place the chicken thighs directly on the grill grates, leaving some space between them. Close the lid and smoke for 45 minutes.
While the chicken is grilling, prepare the peach glaze. In a small saucepan, combine the peach jam, honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the glaze thickens slightly, about 5-8 minutes.
After 45 minutes, flip the chicken thighs over and baste them with the peach glaze. Continue grilling for another 30 minutes, flipping and basting every 15 minutes, until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes. Serve with the remaining peach glaze on the side. Enjoy!

Notes

*Homemade Peach Jam

Reserve a small portion of the peach glaze before cooking for serving.
Slice fresh peaches and grill them alongside the chicken for the last 10-15 minutes.
If you love crispy skin, finish the chicken under the broiler for 2-3 minutes after grilling.
Store leftover peach chicken in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

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