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Grilled Bourbon Honey-Lime Chicken Skewers with Charred Pineapple Salsa

Tender chicken skewers marinated in a bourbon, honey, and lime mixture, grilled to perfection and topped with a vibrant charred pineapple salsa, perfect for a summer grilling gathering.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Grilled Bourbon Honey-Lime Chicken Skewers with Charred Pineapple Salsa is George T. Stagg Standard. George T. Stagg Standard complements this chicken dish and its grilling profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Grilled Bourbon Honey-Lime Chicken Skewers with Charred Pineapple Salsa

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together bourbon, honey, lime juice, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
  2. Add chicken pieces to the marinade, toss to coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the soaked wooden skewers.
  4. Place pineapple cubes on the grill, turning occasionally, until charred on all sides, about 5 minutes.
  5. Grill chicken skewers for 6-8 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F and the exterior is nicely charred.
  6. In a bowl, combine the charred pineapple, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro. Stir gently to form the salsa.
  7. Serve the hot chicken skewers topped with the fresh charred pineapple salsa for a refreshing contrast.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Grilled Bourbon Honey-Lime Chicken Skewers with Charred Pineapple Salsa

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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George T. Stagg Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Grilled Bourbon Honey-Lime Chicken Skewers with Charred Pineapple Salsa

George T. Stagg Standard complements this chicken dish and its grilling 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 93%
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Four Roses Small Batch

Small Batch Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Grilled Bourbon Honey-Lime Chicken Skewers with Charred Pineapple Salsa

Four Roses Small Batch complements this chicken dish and its grilling profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Red Fruit, Spice Vanilla, Oak, Herbal
Pairing Score 92%
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Henry McKenna Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Grilled Bourbon Honey-Lime Chicken Skewers with Charred Pineapple Salsa

Henry McKenna Single Barrel complements this chicken dish and its grilling 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 92%
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Jefferson’s Ocean

Barrel Finished Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Grilled Bourbon Honey-Lime Chicken Skewers with Charred Pineapple Salsa

Jefferson’s Ocean complements this chicken dish and its grilling profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Vanilla, Sea Salt Toasted Oak, Citrus, Spice
Pairing Score 92%
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Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Grilled Bourbon Honey-Lime Chicken Skewers with Charred Pineapple Salsa

Eagle Rare Standard complements this chicken dish and its grilling profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 91%
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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.00% ABV For Grilled Bourbon Honey-Lime Chicken Skewers with Charred Pineapple Salsa

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof complements this chicken dish and its grilling 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 91%
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Elijah Craig Small Batch

Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Grilled Bourbon Honey-Lime Chicken Skewers with Charred Pineapple Salsa

Elijah Craig Small Batch complements this chicken dish and its grilling profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Baking Spice, Toasted Nuts, Apple
Pairing Score 91%
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Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Grilled Bourbon Honey-Lime Chicken Skewers with Charred Pineapple Salsa

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year complements this chicken dish and its grilling 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 91%
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Stagg Jr. Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.50% ABV For Grilled Bourbon Honey-Lime Chicken Skewers with Charred Pineapple Salsa

Stagg Jr. Standard complements this chicken dish and its grilling 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 91%
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Bulleit Bourbon Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Grilled Bourbon Honey-Lime Chicken Skewers with Charred Pineapple Salsa

Bulleit Bourbon Standard complements this chicken dish and its grilling profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Spice, Vanilla, Orange Peel Oak, Honey, Nutmeg
Pairing Score 90%
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Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Grilled Bourbon Honey-Lime Chicken Skewers with Charred Pineapple Salsa

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond complements this chicken dish and its grilling 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 90%
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Jefferson’s Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 45.10% ABV For Grilled Bourbon Honey-Lime Chicken Skewers with Charred Pineapple Salsa

Jefferson’s Reserve complements this chicken dish and its grilling profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Vanilla, Caramel, Oak Almond, Dried Fruit, Spice
Pairing Score 90%