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Grilled Bourbon-Lime Glazed Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa

Succulent grilled chicken thighs glazed with a tangy bourbon-lime sauce, served with a fresh, vibrant mango avocado salsa perfect for summer grilling.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Grilled Bourbon-Lime Glazed Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa is Four Roses Small Batch. Four Roses Small Batch complements this chicken dish and its grilling profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Grilled Bourbon-Lime Glazed Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ripe mango, diced
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for grilling

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together bourbon, lime juice, honey, and minced garlic to create the glaze.
  2. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then marinate in half of the bourbon-lime glaze for at least 15 minutes.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates.
  4. Grill chicken thighs for 6-7 minutes on each side, basting occasionally with the remaining glaze, until cooked through and caramelized.
  5. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, combine diced mango, avocado, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro. Season with salt and gently toss to combine.
  6. Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
  7. Serve grilled chicken topped with a generous scoop of mango avocado salsa.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Grilled Bourbon-Lime Glazed Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Four Roses Small Batch

Small Batch Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Grilled Bourbon-Lime Glazed Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa

Four Roses Small Batch complements this chicken dish and its grilling profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Caramel, Red Fruit, Spice Vanilla, Oak, Herbal
Pairing Score 93%
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Jefferson’s Ocean

Barrel Finished Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Grilled Bourbon-Lime Glazed Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa

Jefferson’s Ocean complements this chicken dish and its grilling profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Caramel, Vanilla, Sea Salt Toasted Oak, Citrus, Spice
Pairing Score 93%
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Elijah Craig Small Batch

Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Grilled Bourbon-Lime Glazed Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa

Elijah Craig Small Batch complements this chicken dish and its grilling profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Baking Spice, Toasted Nuts, Apple
Pairing Score 92%
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Bulleit Bourbon Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Grilled Bourbon-Lime Glazed Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa

Bulleit Bourbon Standard works as a bridge pairing for this chicken dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilling preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Spice, Vanilla, Orange Peel Oak, Honey, Nutmeg
Pairing Score 91%
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George T. Stagg Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Grilled Bourbon-Lime Glazed Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa

George T. Stagg Standard complements this chicken dish and its grilling profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Vanilla Tobacco, Cocoa, Spice
Pairing Score 91%
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Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Grilled Bourbon-Lime Glazed Chicken with Mango Avocado 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, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Peanut Brittle, Spice, Citrus
Pairing Score 91%
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Jefferson’s Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 45.10% ABV For Grilled Bourbon-Lime Glazed Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa

Jefferson’s Reserve works as a bridge pairing for this chicken dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilling preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Vanilla, Caramel, Oak Almond, Dried Fruit, Spice
Pairing Score 91%
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Knob Creek Rye

Rye 50.00% ABV For Grilled Bourbon-Lime Glazed Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa

Knob Creek Rye complements this chicken dish and its grilling profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Rye Spice, Oak, Vanilla Dill, Herbal, Caramel
Pairing Score 91%
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Knob Creek Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 60.00% ABV For Grilled Bourbon-Lime Glazed Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa

Knob Creek Single Barrel complements this chicken dish and its grilling profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Toffee, Spice, Peanut
Pairing Score 91%
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Knob Creek Standard

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Grilled Bourbon-Lime Glazed Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa

Knob Creek Standard complements this chicken dish and its grilling profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Oak, Vanilla, Caramel Peanut, Maple, Spice
Pairing Score 91%
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Michter’s US*1 Bourbon

Small Batch Bourbon 45.70% ABV For Grilled Bourbon-Lime Glazed Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa

Michter’s US*1 Bourbon works as a bridge pairing for this chicken dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilling preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Caramel, Vanilla, Stone Fruit Toffee, Spice, Oak
Pairing Score 91%
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Old Forester 100 Proof

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Grilled Bourbon-Lime Glazed Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa

Old Forester 100 Proof complements this chicken dish and its grilling profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Caramel, Baking Spice, Oak Banana, Vanilla, Toasted Nut
Pairing Score 91%