Description
Whiskey Peach Smoked Pulled Chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of peach whiskey with tender, smoked chicken thighs, perfect for serving on buns or with sides.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup peach whiskey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1/4 cup peach preserves
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F.
- In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well to create a rub.
- Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and coat them evenly with the rub.
- Place the seasoned chicken thighs in the smoker and pour the peach whiskey over them.
- Smoke the chicken for about 2 to 3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the smoker and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Shred the chicken using two forks.
- In a small saucepan, combine the barbecue sauce and peach preserves over medium heat, stirring until warmed and well mixed.
- Toss the shredded chicken with the peach barbecue sauce mixture until fully coated.
- Serve on buns or with your favorite sides.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more cayenne pepper to the rub.
- If you prefer a sweeter flavor, substitute the barbecue sauce with a honey-based sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 to 3 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg