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Grilled Peach and Bourbon Chicken with Charred Corn Salsa

Juicy bourbon-marinated grilled chicken paired with sweet grilled peaches and a zesty charred corn salsa for a perfect summer BBQ dish.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Grilled Peach and Bourbon Chicken with Charred Corn Salsa is George T. Stagg Standard. George T. Stagg Standard complements this chicken dish and its grilling profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Grilled Peach and Bourbon Chicken with Charred Corn Salsa

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 ripe peaches, sliced
  • 1 cup bourbon
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 ears fresh corn, husked
  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine bourbon, brown sugar, garlic, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt to make the marinade.
  2. Place chicken breasts and peach slices in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  4. Remove chicken and peaches from marinade, reserving the marinade.
  5. Grill chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes per side, brushing occasionally with reserved marinade, until fully cooked.
  6. Grill peach slices for 2-3 minutes per side until grill marks appear and peaches are slightly softened.
  7. Meanwhile, grill the corn directly on the grill, turning occasionally, until charred on all sides, about 10 minutes.
  8. Cut the grilled corn off the cob and combine in a bowl with diced red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, and olive oil.
  9. Serve grilled chicken topped with charred corn salsa and grilled peach slices on the side.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Grilled Peach and Bourbon Chicken with Charred Corn Salsa

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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George T. Stagg Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Grilled Peach and Bourbon Chicken with Charred Corn Salsa

George T. Stagg Standard complements this chicken dish and its grilling profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Vanilla Tobacco, Cocoa, Spice
Pairing Score 93%
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Four Roses Small Batch

Small Batch Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Grilled Peach and Bourbon Chicken with Charred Corn Salsa

Four Roses Small Batch complements this chicken dish and its grilling profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Red Fruit, Spice Vanilla, Oak, Herbal
Pairing Score 92%
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Henry McKenna Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Grilled Peach and Bourbon Chicken with Charred Corn Salsa

Henry McKenna Single Barrel complements this chicken dish and its grilling profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Honey, Oak Baking Spice, Orange, Leather
Pairing Score 92%
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Jefferson’s Ocean

Barrel Finished Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Grilled Peach and Bourbon Chicken with Charred Corn Salsa

Jefferson’s Ocean complements this chicken dish and its grilling profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Vanilla, Sea Salt Toasted Oak, Citrus, Spice
Pairing Score 92%
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91%

Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Grilled Peach and Bourbon Chicken with Charred Corn Salsa

Eagle Rare Standard complements this chicken dish and its grilling profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 91%
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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.00% ABV For Grilled Peach and Bourbon Chicken with Charred Corn Salsa

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof complements this chicken dish and its grilling profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Oak, Caramel, Dark Chocolate Clove, Cherry, Leather
Pairing Score 91%
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Elijah Craig Small Batch

Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Grilled Peach and Bourbon Chicken with Charred Corn Salsa

Elijah Craig Small Batch complements this chicken dish and its grilling profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Baking Spice, Toasted Nuts, Apple
Pairing Score 91%
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Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Grilled Peach and Bourbon Chicken with Charred Corn Salsa

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year complements this chicken dish and its grilling profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Leather, Dark Fruit, Tobacco
Pairing Score 91%
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Stagg Jr. Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.50% ABV For Grilled Peach and Bourbon Chicken with Charred Corn Salsa

Stagg Jr. Standard works as a bridge pairing for this chicken dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilling preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Caramel Cocoa, Leather, Clove
Pairing Score 91%
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Bulleit Bourbon Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Grilled Peach and Bourbon Chicken with Charred Corn Salsa

Bulleit Bourbon Standard works as a bridge pairing for this chicken dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilling preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Spice, Vanilla, Orange Peel Oak, Honey, Nutmeg
Pairing Score 90%
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Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Grilled Peach and Bourbon Chicken with Charred Corn Salsa

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond complements this chicken dish and its grilling profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Peanut Brittle, Spice, Citrus
Pairing Score 90%
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Jefferson’s Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 45.10% ABV For Grilled Peach and Bourbon Chicken with Charred Corn Salsa

Jefferson’s Reserve works as a bridge pairing for this chicken dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilling preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Vanilla, Caramel, Oak Almond, Dried Fruit, Spice
Pairing Score 90%