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Spiced Bourbon BBQ Chicken Sliders with Crispy Onion Rings

Tender bourbon-infused BBQ chicken sliders topped with crispy homemade onion rings, perfect for game day entertaining.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Spiced Bourbon BBQ Chicken Sliders with Crispy Onion Rings 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.

Spiced Bourbon BBQ Chicken Sliders with Crispy Onion Rings

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup bourbon whiskey
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 8 slider buns
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced into rings
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken thighs in bourbon and half the BBQ sauce for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  2. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  3. Remove chicken from marinade, season with salt and pepper, and grill for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
  4. While chicken cooks, soak onion rings in buttermilk.
  5. In a bowl, mix flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  6. Heat oil to 350°F in a deep pan.
  7. Dredge onion rings in the seasoned flour mixture, shake off excess, and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
  8. Drain onion rings on paper towels.
  9. Toss grilled chicken in remaining BBQ sauce and slice into slider-sized pieces.
  10. Assemble sliders by placing chicken on buns and topping with crispy onion rings.
  11. Serve warm with extra BBQ sauce on the side.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Spiced Bourbon BBQ Chicken Sliders with Crispy Onion Rings

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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George T. Stagg Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Spiced Bourbon BBQ Chicken Sliders with Crispy Onion Rings

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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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.00% ABV For Spiced Bourbon BBQ Chicken Sliders with Crispy Onion Rings

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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Henry McKenna Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Spiced Bourbon BBQ Chicken Sliders with Crispy Onion Rings

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 91%
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Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Spiced Bourbon BBQ Chicken Sliders with Crispy Onion Rings

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 Spiced Bourbon BBQ Chicken Sliders with Crispy Onion Rings

Stagg Jr. 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, Caramel Cocoa, Leather, Clove
Pairing Score 91%
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89%

Booker’s Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 63.00% ABV For Spiced Bourbon BBQ Chicken Sliders with Crispy Onion Rings

Booker’s 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.

Oak, Caramel, Vanilla Peanut, Baking Spice, Smoke
Pairing Score 89%
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89%

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Spiced Bourbon BBQ Chicken Sliders with Crispy Onion Rings

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 89%
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Knob Creek Rye

Rye 50.00% ABV For Spiced Bourbon BBQ Chicken Sliders with Crispy Onion Rings

Knob Creek Rye 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.

Rye Spice, Oak, Vanilla Dill, Herbal, Caramel
Pairing Score 89%
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Knob Creek Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 60.00% ABV For Spiced Bourbon BBQ Chicken Sliders with Crispy Onion Rings

Knob Creek 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, Oak, Vanilla Toffee, Spice, Peanut
Pairing Score 89%
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89%

Knob Creek Standard

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Spiced Bourbon BBQ Chicken Sliders with Crispy Onion Rings

Knob Creek 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.

Oak, Vanilla, Caramel Peanut, Maple, Spice
Pairing Score 89%
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Old Forester 100 Proof

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Spiced Bourbon BBQ Chicken Sliders with Crispy Onion Rings

Old Forester 100 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.

Caramel, Baking Spice, Oak Banana, Vanilla, Toasted Nut
Pairing Score 89%
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Wild Turkey 101

Bourbon 50.50% ABV For Spiced Bourbon BBQ Chicken Sliders with Crispy Onion Rings

Wild Turkey 101 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.

Spice, Caramel, Oak Vanilla, Orange Peel, Nutty
Pairing Score 89%