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Grilled Citrus Bourbon Chicken Skewers with Mango Avocado Salsa

Tender chicken skewers marinated in a zesty citrus bourbon sauce, grilled to perfection and served with a fresh mango avocado salsa for a vibrant summer grilling experience.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Grilled Citrus Bourbon Chicken Skewers with Mango Avocado Salsa is Bulleit Bourbon Standard. Bulleit Bourbon Standard works as a bridge pairing for this chicken dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilling preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, fruit notes help bridge the brighter fla…

Grilled Citrus Bourbon Chicken Skewers with Mango Avocado Salsa

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/3 cup bourbon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 ripe mangos, diced
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine bourbon, orange juice, lime juice, honey, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
  2. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, stirring to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to 3 hours.
  3. While the chicken marinates, prepare the mango avocado salsa by combining diced mangos, avocado, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and olive oil in a bowl. Lightly season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Thread marinated chicken pieces onto skewers.
  5. Grill the chicken skewers for 5-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and slightly charred.
  6. Remove skewers from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
  7. Serve the grilled chicken skewers topped with the fresh mango avocado salsa.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Grilled Citrus Bourbon Chicken Skewers with Mango Avocado Salsa

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Bulleit Bourbon Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Grilled Citrus Bourbon Chicken Skewers with Mango Avocado Salsa

Bulleit Bourbon Standard works as a bridge pairing for this chicken dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilling preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Spice, Vanilla, Orange Peel Oak, Honey, Nutmeg
Pairing Score 95%
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Jefferson’s Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 45.10% ABV For Grilled Citrus Bourbon Chicken Skewers with Mango Avocado Salsa

Jefferson’s Reserve works as a bridge pairing for this chicken dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilling preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Vanilla, Caramel, Oak Almond, Dried Fruit, Spice
Pairing Score 95%
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Michter’s US*1 Bourbon

Small Batch Bourbon 45.70% ABV For Grilled Citrus Bourbon Chicken Skewers with Mango Avocado Salsa

Michter’s US*1 Bourbon works as a bridge pairing for this chicken dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilling preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Caramel, Vanilla, Stone Fruit Toffee, Spice, Oak
Pairing Score 95%
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Woodford Reserve Standard

Bourbon 45.20% ABV For Grilled Citrus Bourbon Chicken Skewers with Mango Avocado Salsa

Woodford Reserve Standard complements this chicken dish and its grilling profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Dried Fruit, Cocoa, Spice Mint, Orange, Toasted Oak
Pairing Score 95%
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Maker’s Mark 46

Barrel Finished Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Grilled Citrus Bourbon Chicken Skewers with Mango Avocado Salsa

Maker’s Mark 46 works as a bridge pairing for this chicken dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilling preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Vanilla, Toasted Oak, Caramel Baking Spice, Cocoa, Dried Fruit
Pairing Score 94%
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Old Forester Statesman

Bourbon 47.50% ABV For Grilled Citrus Bourbon Chicken Skewers with Mango Avocado Salsa

Old Forester Statesman works as a bridge pairing for this chicken dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilling preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Cherry, Apple, Oak Caramel, Baking Spice, Vanilla
Pairing Score 94%
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Angel’s Envy Rye

Barrel Finished Rye 50.00% ABV For Grilled Citrus Bourbon Chicken Skewers with Mango Avocado Salsa

Angel’s Envy Rye works as a bridge pairing for this chicken dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilling preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Caramel, Oak, Spice Molasses, Tropical Fruit, Vanilla
Pairing Score 93%
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Angel’s Envy Standard

Barrel Finished Bourbon 43.30% ABV For Grilled Citrus Bourbon Chicken Skewers with Mango Avocado Salsa

Angel’s Envy Standard works as a bridge pairing for this chicken dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilling preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Vanilla, Caramel, Dried Fruit Oak, Baking Spice, Red Berry
Pairing Score 93%
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Four Roses Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Grilled Citrus Bourbon Chicken Skewers with Mango Avocado Salsa

Four Roses Single Barrel works as a bridge pairing for this chicken dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilling preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Stone Fruit, Vanilla, Spice Floral, Cocoa, Pear
Pairing Score 93%
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Four Roses Small Batch

Small Batch Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Grilled Citrus Bourbon Chicken Skewers with Mango Avocado Salsa

Four Roses Small Batch complements this chicken dish and its grilling profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Caramel, Red Fruit, Spice Vanilla, Oak, Herbal
Pairing Score 93%
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Jefferson’s Ocean

Barrel Finished Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Grilled Citrus Bourbon Chicken Skewers with Mango Avocado Salsa

Jefferson’s Ocean complements this chicken dish and its grilling profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Caramel, Vanilla, Sea Salt Toasted Oak, Citrus, Spice
Pairing Score 93%
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Elijah Craig Small Batch

Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Grilled Citrus Bourbon Chicken Skewers with Mango Avocado Salsa

Elijah Craig Small Batch complements this chicken dish and its grilling profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Baking Spice, Toasted Nuts, Apple
Pairing Score 92%