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Maple Bourbon Chicken Thighs with Roasted Root Vegetables

Tender chicken thighs glazed with a sweet and smoky maple bourbon sauce served alongside caramelized roasted root vegetables, perfect for an effortless weeknight dinner.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Maple Bourbon Chicken Thighs with Roasted Root Vegetables is Elijah Craig Barrel Proof. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof complements this chicken dish and its roasting profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Maple Bourbon 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
  • 1/3 cup bourbon
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 cups mixed root vegetables (carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes), peeled and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss the chopped root vegetables with olive oil and salt, spread on a baking sheet, and roast for 25 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk together bourbon, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
  3. Season chicken thighs with salt and place skin-side up on a separate baking tray.
  4. Brush chicken generously with the maple bourbon sauce.
  5. After root vegetables have roasted 25 minutes, add the chicken to the oven and roast both trays for an additional 20 minutes, basting the chicken once or twice with the sauce.
  6. Ensure chicken thighs reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and vegetables are tender and caramelized.
  7. Serve chicken thighs alongside the roasted root vegetables, drizzled with any remaining pan sauce.

Top Matches

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

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

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

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof complements this chicken dish and its roasting 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 95%
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George T. Stagg Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Maple Bourbon 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, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Vanilla Tobacco, Cocoa, Spice
Pairing Score 95%
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Henry McKenna Single Barrel

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

Henry McKenna Single Barrel complements this chicken dish and its roasting 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 95%
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Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Maple Bourbon 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, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Leather, Dark Fruit, Tobacco
Pairing Score 95%
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Stagg Jr. Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.50% ABV For Maple Bourbon 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, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Caramel Cocoa, Leather, Clove
Pairing Score 95%
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Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon 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, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Peanut Brittle, Spice, Citrus
Pairing Score 93%
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Knob Creek Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 60.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon 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, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Toffee, Spice, Peanut
Pairing Score 93%
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Knob Creek Standard

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon 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 and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Oak, Vanilla, Caramel Peanut, Maple, Spice
Pairing Score 93%
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Wild Turkey 101

Bourbon 50.50% ABV For Maple Bourbon 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, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Spice, Caramel, Oak Vanilla, Orange Peel, Nutty
Pairing Score 93%
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Wild Turkey Rare Breed

Barrel Proof Bourbon 58.40% ABV For Maple Bourbon 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, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Spice, Vanilla, Caramel Roasted Nuts, Orange Peel, Oak
Pairing Score 93%
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Old Forester 1920

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

Old Forester 1920 complements this chicken dish and its roasting profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Dark Caramel, Cocoa, Oak Cherry, Baking Spice, Coffee
Pairing Score 92%
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Angel’s Envy Rye

Barrel Finished Rye 50.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Chicken Thighs with Roasted Root Vegetables

Angel’s Envy Rye complements this chicken dish and its roasting profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Oak, Spice Molasses, Tropical Fruit, Vanilla
Pairing Score 91%