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Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Root Vegetables

Tender, juicy chicken thighs glazed with a sweet and smoky maple bourbon sauce, served alongside caramelized roasted root vegetables for a comforting and flavorful weeknight dinner.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Root Vegetables is Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year. Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year complements this chicken dish and its roasting profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Root Vegetables

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
  • 3 parsnips, peeled and cut into sticks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together bourbon, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and apple cider vinegar to create the glaze.
  3. Toss carrots and parsnips with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on a large baking sheet.
  4. Season chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper and place skin-side up on top of the vegetables.
  5. Brush half of the maple bourbon glaze over the chicken thighs.
  6. Roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven and brush remaining glaze over the chicken. Roast for an additional 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and the skin is caramelized.
  8. Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with fresh thyme sprigs, and serve hot with the roasted root vegetables.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Root Vegetables

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Root Vegetables

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year complements this chicken dish and its roasting profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Leather, Dark Fruit, Tobacco
Pairing Score 92%
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George T. Stagg Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Root Vegetables

George T. Stagg Standard complements this chicken dish and its roasting profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Vanilla Tobacco, Cocoa, Spice
Pairing Score 90%
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Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Root Vegetables

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond complements this chicken dish and its roasting profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Peanut Brittle, Spice, Citrus
Pairing Score 89%
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Knob Creek Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 60.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Root Vegetables

Knob Creek Single Barrel complements this chicken dish and its roasting profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Toffee, Spice, Peanut
Pairing Score 89%
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89%

Knob Creek Standard

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Root Vegetables

Knob Creek Standard complements this chicken dish and its roasting profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Oak, Vanilla, Caramel Peanut, Maple, Spice
Pairing Score 89%
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89%

Wild Turkey 101

Bourbon 50.50% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Root Vegetables

Wild Turkey 101 complements this chicken dish and its roasting profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Spice, Caramel, Oak Vanilla, Orange Peel, Nutty
Pairing Score 89%
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Wild Turkey Rare Breed

Barrel Proof Bourbon 58.40% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Root Vegetables

Wild Turkey Rare Breed complements this chicken dish and its roasting profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Spice, Vanilla, Caramel Roasted Nuts, Orange Peel, Oak
Pairing Score 89%
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88%

Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Root Vegetables

Eagle Rare Standard complements this chicken dish and its roasting profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 88%
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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Root Vegetables

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof works as a bridge pairing for this chicken dish because it shares key flavor cues with the roasting preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Oak, Caramel, Dark Chocolate Clove, Cherry, Leather
Pairing Score 88%
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Henry McKenna Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Root Vegetables

Henry McKenna Single Barrel works as a bridge pairing for this chicken dish because it shares key flavor cues with the roasting preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Caramel, Honey, Oak Baking Spice, Orange, Leather
Pairing Score 88%
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Old Forester 1920

Bourbon 57.50% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Root Vegetables

Old Forester 1920 works as a bridge pairing for this chicken dish because it shares key flavor cues with the roasting preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Dark Caramel, Cocoa, Oak Cherry, Baking Spice, Coffee
Pairing Score 88%
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Stagg Jr. Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.50% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Root Vegetables

Stagg Jr. Standard complements this chicken dish and its roasting profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Caramel Cocoa, Leather, Clove
Pairing Score 88%