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Bourbon-Infused Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Juicy chicken thighs glazed in a rich bourbon-honey-garlic sauce served alongside creamy roasted garlic mashed potatoes for a comforting and flavorful weeknight dinner.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Bourbon-Infused Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes is George T. Stagg Standard. George T. Stagg Standard complements this chicken dish and its oven roasting profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Bourbon-Infused Honey Garlic 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 honey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 4 cloves roasted garlic
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together bourbon, honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place chicken thighs in a large baking dish and pour the bourbon glaze over, turning to coat well.
  4. Roast chicken in the oven for 30-35 minutes, basting with the glaze halfway through, until cooked through and golden.
  5. Meanwhile, boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes.
  6. Drain potatoes and mash with roasted garlic, heavy cream, and butter until smooth and creamy.
  7. Serve chicken thighs over a bed of mashed potatoes.
  8. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and additional sauce from the pan if desired.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Bourbon-Infused Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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George T. Stagg Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Bourbon-Infused Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

George T. Stagg Standard complements this chicken dish and its oven 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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Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Bourbon-Infused Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond complements this chicken dish and its oven 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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Knob Creek Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 60.00% ABV For Bourbon-Infused Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Knob Creek Single Barrel complements this chicken dish and its oven 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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Knob Creek Standard

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Bourbon-Infused Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Knob Creek Standard complements this chicken dish and its oven 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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Wild Turkey 101

Bourbon 50.50% ABV For Bourbon-Infused Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Wild Turkey 101 complements this chicken dish and its oven 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 Bourbon-Infused Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Wild Turkey Rare Breed complements this chicken dish and its oven 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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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.00% ABV For Bourbon-Infused Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof complements this chicken dish and its oven roasting profile. 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 Bourbon-Infused Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Henry McKenna Single Barrel complements this chicken dish and its oven roasting profile. 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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Old Forester 1920

Bourbon 57.50% ABV For Bourbon-Infused Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Old Forester 1920 complements this chicken dish and its oven roasting profile. 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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Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Bourbon-Infused Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year complements this chicken dish and its oven roasting profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Leather, Dark Fruit, Tobacco
Pairing Score 90%
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Stagg Jr. Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.50% ABV For Bourbon-Infused Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Stagg Jr. Standard complements this chicken dish and its oven roasting profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Caramel Cocoa, Leather, Clove
Pairing Score 90%
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Angel’s Envy Rye

Barrel Finished Rye 50.00% ABV For Bourbon-Infused Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Angel’s Envy Rye complements this chicken dish and its oven roasting profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Caramel, Oak, Spice Molasses, Tropical Fruit, Vanilla
Pairing Score 89%