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Grilled Citrus Bourbon Chicken with Charred Corn and Avocado Salsa

Juicy bourbon-marinated chicken thighs grilled to perfection and topped with a vibrant charred corn and avocado salsa bursting with summer flavors.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Grilled Citrus Bourbon Chicken with Charred Corn and Avocado 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, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors.

Grilled Citrus Bourbon Chicken with Charred Corn and Avocado Salsa

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1/3 cup bourbon
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 ear fresh corn, husked
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together bourbon, orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, honey, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Place chicken thighs in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour marinade over. Seal and refrigerate at least 1 hour, preferably 4 hours.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  4. Grill the corn, turning occasionally, until charred and tender, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from grill, let cool slightly, then cut kernels off the cob.
  5. While corn cooks, remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade. Grill chicken skin-side down first until crispy and golden, about 6-7 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  6. In a bowl, combine grilled corn kernels, diced avocado, and cilantro. Season with salt and a squeeze of lime juice.
  7. Serve grilled chicken topped generously with the charred corn and avocado salsa.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Grilled Citrus Bourbon Chicken with Charred Corn and Avocado Salsa

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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George T. Stagg Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Grilled Citrus Bourbon Chicken with Charred Corn and 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, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Vanilla Tobacco, Cocoa, Spice
Pairing Score 95%
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Angel’s Envy Rye

Barrel Finished Rye 50.00% ABV For Grilled Citrus Bourbon Chicken with Charred Corn and Avocado Salsa

Angel’s Envy Rye 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, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors.

Caramel, Oak, Spice Molasses, Tropical Fruit, Vanilla
Pairing Score 94%
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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.00% ABV For Grilled Citrus Bourbon Chicken with Charred Corn and Avocado 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, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors.

Oak, Caramel, Dark Chocolate Clove, Cherry, Leather
Pairing Score 94%
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Four Roses Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Grilled Citrus Bourbon Chicken with Charred Corn and Avocado Salsa

Four Roses 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, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors.

Stone Fruit, Vanilla, Spice Floral, Cocoa, Pear
Pairing Score 94%
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Henry McKenna Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Grilled Citrus Bourbon Chicken with Charred Corn and Avocado 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, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors.

Caramel, Honey, Oak Baking Spice, Orange, Leather
Pairing Score 94%
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Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Grilled Citrus Bourbon Chicken with Charred Corn and Avocado 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, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Leather, Dark Fruit, Tobacco
Pairing Score 94%
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Stagg Jr. Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.50% ABV For Grilled Citrus Bourbon Chicken with Charred Corn and Avocado 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, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Caramel Cocoa, Leather, Clove
Pairing Score 94%
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Booker’s Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 63.00% ABV For Grilled Citrus Bourbon Chicken with Charred Corn and Avocado Salsa

Booker’s 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, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors.

Oak, Caramel, Vanilla Peanut, Baking Spice, Smoke
Pairing Score 92%
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Bulleit Bourbon Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Grilled Citrus Bourbon Chicken with Charred Corn and Avocado 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, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors.

Spice, Vanilla, Orange Peel Oak, Honey, Nutmeg
Pairing Score 92%
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Evan Williams Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 43.30% ABV For Grilled Citrus Bourbon Chicken with Charred Corn and Avocado Salsa

Evan Williams 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, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors.

Vanilla, Honey, Oak Caramel, Apple, Spice
Pairing Score 92%
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Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Grilled Citrus Bourbon Chicken with Charred Corn and 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, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Peanut Brittle, Spice, Citrus
Pairing Score 92%
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Jefferson’s Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 45.10% ABV For Grilled Citrus Bourbon Chicken with Charred Corn and Avocado 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, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors.

Vanilla, Caramel, Oak Almond, Dried Fruit, Spice
Pairing Score 92%