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Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic and Thyme

Juicy chicken thighs glazed with a rich maple bourbon sauce, roasted with garlic and fresh thyme for an easy weeknight dinner that's both comforting and elegant.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic and Thyme 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 Garlic and Thyme

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup bourbon
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken thighs dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the bourbon, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, minced garlic, and thyme leaves to create the glaze.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and sear until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Flip the chicken thighs and pour the bourbon maple glaze evenly over them.
  5. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, basting the chicken with the glaze halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the glaze is caramelized.
  6. Remove from oven, let rest for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs and serve warm.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic and Thyme

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 Garlic and Thyme

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 94%
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George T. Stagg Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic and Thyme

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 92%
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91%

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic and Thyme

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 91%
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91%

Knob Creek Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 60.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic and Thyme

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 91%
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91%

Knob Creek Standard

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic and Thyme

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 91%
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91%

Wild Turkey 101

Bourbon 50.50% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic and Thyme

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 91%
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Wild Turkey Rare Breed

Barrel Proof Bourbon 58.40% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic and Thyme

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 91%
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90%

Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic and Thyme

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 90%
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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic and Thyme

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 90%
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Henry McKenna Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic and Thyme

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 90%
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90%

Old Forester 1920

Bourbon 57.50% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic and Thyme

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 90%
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Stagg Jr. Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.50% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic and Thyme

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 90%