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Bourbon-Glazed Herb Chicken with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Succulent herb-marinated chicken thighs glazed with a rich bourbon sauce, paired perfectly with creamy roasted garlic mashed potatoes for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Bourbon-Glazed Herb Chicken with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes 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.

Bourbon-Glazed Herb Chicken 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
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 6 cloves garlic, roasted
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup whole milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine bourbon, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rosemary, and thyme.
  3. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then marinate in the bourbon mixture for at least 15 minutes.
  4. Arrange chicken thighs skin-side up on a baking sheet and roast for 30-35 minutes, basting occasionally with marinade, until cooked through and caramelized.
  5. Meanwhile, boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  6. Drain potatoes and mash with roasted garlic, butter, and milk until creamy and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Once chicken is done, let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  8. Plate the bourbon-glazed chicken thighs alongside the roasted garlic mashed potatoes and garnish with extra fresh herbs if desired.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Bourbon-Glazed Herb Chicken 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 Bourbon-Glazed Herb Chicken with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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 Bourbon-Glazed Herb Chicken with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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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Booker’s Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 63.00% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Herb Chicken 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 roasting 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 Bourbon-Glazed Herb Chicken with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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 Rye

Rye 50.00% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Herb Chicken 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 roasting 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 Bourbon-Glazed Herb Chicken with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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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Knob Creek Standard

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Herb Chicken with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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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Old Forester 100 Proof

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Herb Chicken 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 roasting 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 Bourbon-Glazed Herb Chicken with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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 Bourbon-Glazed Herb Chicken with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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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Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Herb Chicken with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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 Bourbon-Glazed Herb Chicken 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 roasting preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

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