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Bourbon-Maple Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Tender chicken thighs glazed with a rich bourbon-maple sauce paired with creamy roasted garlic mashed potatoes for a quick and comforting weeknight meal.

Best Pairing Answer

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

Bourbon-Maple 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 soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 6 cloves garlic, whole
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together bourbon, maple syrup, soy sauce, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place chicken thighs in a baking dish and pour half of the bourbon-maple sauce over them. Marinate for 10 minutes if time permits.
  4. Meanwhile, toss potatoes and whole garlic cloves in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  5. Drain potatoes and garlic cloves and mash together with warm milk and butter until creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Bake chicken uncovered for 25 minutes, basting halfway through with remaining sauce, until chicken is cooked through and skin is caramelized.
  7. Serve hot chicken thighs over a bed of roasted garlic mashed potatoes, spooning extra bourbon-maple glaze on top.
  8. Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley if desired for a touch of color.

Top Matches

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

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.00% ABV For Bourbon-Maple Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof complements this chicken dish and its baking 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 Bourbon-Maple 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, 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 Bourbon-Maple Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Henry McKenna Single Barrel complements this chicken dish and its baking 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 Bourbon-Maple 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, 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 Bourbon-Maple Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Stagg Jr. Standard complements this chicken dish and its baking 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 Bourbon-Maple 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, 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 Bourbon-Maple 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, 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 Bourbon-Maple 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 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 Bourbon-Maple 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, 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 Bourbon-Maple 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, 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 Bourbon-Maple Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Old Forester 1920 complements this chicken dish and its baking 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 Bourbon-Maple Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Angel’s Envy Rye complements this chicken dish and its baking 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%