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Easy Bourbon-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Succulent chicken thighs glazed with a sweet and smoky bourbon sauce served alongside creamy roasted garlic mashed potatoes for a comforting weeknight dinner.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Easy 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 roasting profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Easy 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 brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 cloves roasted garlic
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs skin-side down until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook another 3 minutes.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together bourbon, brown sugar, soy sauce, and minced garlic.
  4. Pour bourbon glaze over chicken thighs in skillet. Transfer skillet to oven and roast for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  5. Meanwhile, boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.
  6. In a small saucepan, warm milk with roasted garlic until fragrant.
  7. Mash potatoes with garlic milk and butter until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Serve chicken thighs with a generous spoonful of bourbon glaze and a side of roasted garlic mashed potatoes. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Easy 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 Easy Bourbon-Glazed Chicken Thighs 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 90%
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George T. Stagg Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Easy Bourbon-Glazed Chicken Thighs 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 88%
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Booker’s Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 63.00% ABV For Easy 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 roasting preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Oak, Caramel, Vanilla Peanut, Baking Spice, Smoke
Pairing Score 87%
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Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Easy Bourbon-Glazed Chicken Thighs 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 87%
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Knob Creek Rye

Rye 50.00% ABV For Easy 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 roasting preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Rye Spice, Oak, Vanilla Dill, Herbal, Caramel
Pairing Score 87%
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Knob Creek Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 60.00% ABV For Easy Bourbon-Glazed Chicken Thighs 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 87%
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Knob Creek Standard

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Easy Bourbon-Glazed Chicken Thighs 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 87%
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Old Forester 100 Proof

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Easy 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 roasting preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Caramel, Baking Spice, Oak Banana, Vanilla, Toasted Nut
Pairing Score 87%
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Wild Turkey 101

Bourbon 50.50% ABV For Easy Bourbon-Glazed Chicken Thighs 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 87%
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Wild Turkey Rare Breed

Barrel Proof Bourbon 58.40% ABV For Easy Bourbon-Glazed Chicken Thighs 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 87%
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Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Easy Bourbon-Glazed Chicken Thighs 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 86%
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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.00% ABV For Easy 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 roasting preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Oak, Caramel, Dark Chocolate Clove, Cherry, Leather
Pairing Score 86%