Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
This Southern Bourbon BBQ Chicken dish is a flavorful and succulent take on classic barbecue chicken with a smoky, sweet, and tangy Bourbon glaze. It's a simple, yet decadent dish that's sure to impress your guests or family.
TIME
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
SERVINGS
Servings: 4
Calories: 320 per serving
DIET
Diet: Non-vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- Salt and black pepper
- 1/4 cup Bourbon
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- 2. Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper.
- 3. In a small saucepan, combine the Bourbon, ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
- 4. Place the saucepan over medium heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- 5. Place the chicken thighs on the grill and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, or until slightly charred and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 6. During the last few minutes of grilling, start basting the chicken with the Bourbon BBQ sauce, turning and basting every couple of minutes until the chicken is glazed and cooked through.
- 7. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Cooking Notes
- You can also bake the chicken in the oven at 400°F for 25-30 minutes, basting with the Bourbon BBQ sauce every 10 minutes.
Beer, Wine, Cocktail Pairings
- Beer Pairing: A classic pairing for this Southern dish is a refreshing Pale Ale or an Amber Lager.
- Wine Pairing: A fruity Zinfandel or a sweet Riesling would complement the flavors of the Bourbon BBQ Chicken.
- Cocktail Pairing: Try serving this dish with a classic Mint Julep cocktail made with Bourbon, sugar, mint leaves, and crushed ice.
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