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Easy Bourbon Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs

Succulent chicken thighs glazed with a luscious bourbon honey garlic sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Easy Bourbon Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs is Elijah Craig Barrel Proof. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof complements this chicken dish and its pan searing profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Easy Bourbon Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs

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
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together bourbon, honey, garlic, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt until well combined.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Season the chicken thighs with salt and place them skin side down in the skillet. Sear until golden brown and crispy, about 5-6 minutes.
  4. Flip the chicken thighs and cook for another 4 minutes.
  5. Pour the bourbon honey garlic sauce over the chicken, reduce heat to medium, and cover.
  6. Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until fully cooked and the sauce thickens into a glaze.
  7. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with garlic mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Easy Bourbon Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.00% ABV For Easy Bourbon Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof complements this chicken dish and its pan searing 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 Easy Bourbon Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs

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

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Easy Bourbon Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond complements this chicken dish and its pan searing 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 95%
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Henry McKenna Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Easy Bourbon Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs

Henry McKenna Single Barrel complements this chicken dish and its pan searing 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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Knob Creek Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 60.00% ABV For Easy Bourbon Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs

Knob Creek Single Barrel complements this chicken dish and its pan searing 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 95%
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Knob Creek Standard

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Easy Bourbon Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs

Knob Creek Standard complements this chicken dish and its pan searing 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 95%
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Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Easy Bourbon Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year complements this chicken dish and its pan searing 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 Easy Bourbon Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs

Stagg Jr. Standard complements this chicken dish and its pan searing 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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Wild Turkey 101

Bourbon 50.50% ABV For Easy Bourbon Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs

Wild Turkey 101 complements this chicken dish and its pan searing 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 95%
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Wild Turkey Rare Breed

Barrel Proof Bourbon 58.40% ABV For Easy Bourbon Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs

Wild Turkey Rare Breed complements this chicken dish and its pan searing 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 95%
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Old Forester 1920

Bourbon 57.50% ABV For Easy Bourbon Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs

Old Forester 1920 complements this chicken dish and its pan searing 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 94%
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Angel’s Envy Rye

Barrel Finished Rye 50.00% ABV For Easy Bourbon Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs

Angel’s Envy Rye complements this chicken dish and its pan searing 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 93%