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Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Succulent chicken thighs baked in a rich maple bourbon glaze, served alongside creamy roasted garlic mashed potatoes for an effortless weeknight dinner.

Best Pairing Answer

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

Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic, whole
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together bourbon, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. In a large ovenproof skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper and sear skin-side down until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  4. Flip the chicken and pour the bourbon glaze over the thighs. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 25 minutes, basting occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and glaze is sticky.
  5. Meanwhile, place potatoes and whole garlic cloves in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  6. Drain potatoes and garlic, then mash together with milk and butter until creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve the glazed chicken thighs over a generous scoop of roasted garlic mashed potatoes, spooning extra glaze from the pan over the chicken.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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 Mashed Potatoes

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year complements this chicken dish and its baking 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 Garlic Mashed Potatoes

George T. Stagg Standard complements this chicken dish and its baking 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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Booker’s Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 63.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Booker’s Standard works as a bridge pairing for this chicken dish because it shares key flavor cues with the baking preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

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

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond complements this chicken dish and its baking 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 Rye

Rye 50.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Knob Creek Rye works as a bridge pairing for this chicken dish because it shares key flavor cues with the baking preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

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 Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Knob Creek Single Barrel complements this chicken dish and its baking 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 Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Knob Creek Standard complements this chicken dish and its baking 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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Old Forester 100 Proof

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Old Forester 100 Proof works as a bridge pairing for this chicken dish because it shares key flavor cues with the baking preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

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

Bourbon 50.50% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Wild Turkey 101 complements this chicken dish and its baking 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 Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Wild Turkey Rare Breed complements this chicken dish and its baking 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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Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Eagle Rare Standard complements this chicken dish and its baking 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 Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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

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