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Honey Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic and Thyme

Tender, juicy chicken thighs baked with a sweet and savory honey bourbon glaze, infused with roasted garlic and fresh thyme for an easy and elegant weeknight dinner.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Honey Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic and Thyme is George T. Stagg Standard. George T. Stagg Standard complements this chicken dish and its baking profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Honey Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic and Thyme

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Fresh thyme sprigs, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together bourbon, honey, minced garlic, olive oil, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, and fresh thyme leaves until well combined.
  3. Place chicken thighs skin-side up in a baking dish. Brush half of the glaze over the chicken.
  4. Roast chicken in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and baste with remaining glaze.
  5. Return to oven and roast for an additional 15 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and skin is caramelized and golden.
  6. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs before serving.
  7. Serve with your choice of sides and enjoy a perfectly balanced bourbon-infused meal.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Honey Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic and Thyme

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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George T. Stagg Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic and Thyme

George T. Stagg Standard complements this chicken dish and its baking profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Vanilla Tobacco, Cocoa, Spice
Pairing Score 94%
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Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic and Thyme

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond complements this chicken dish and its baking profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Peanut Brittle, Spice, Citrus
Pairing Score 93%
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Knob Creek Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 60.00% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic and Thyme

Knob Creek Single Barrel complements this chicken dish and its baking profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Toffee, Spice, Peanut
Pairing Score 93%
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Knob Creek Standard

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic and Thyme

Knob Creek Standard complements this chicken dish and its baking profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Oak, Vanilla, Caramel Peanut, Maple, Spice
Pairing Score 93%
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Wild Turkey 101

Bourbon 50.50% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic and Thyme

Wild Turkey 101 complements this chicken dish and its baking profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Spice, Caramel, Oak Vanilla, Orange Peel, Nutty
Pairing Score 93%
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Wild Turkey Rare Breed

Barrel Proof Bourbon 58.40% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic and Thyme

Wild Turkey Rare Breed complements this chicken dish and its baking profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Spice, Vanilla, Caramel Roasted Nuts, Orange Peel, Oak
Pairing Score 93%
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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.00% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic and Thyme

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof complements this chicken dish and its baking profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Oak, Caramel, Dark Chocolate Clove, Cherry, Leather
Pairing Score 92%
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Henry McKenna Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic and Thyme

Henry McKenna Single Barrel complements this chicken dish and its baking profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Caramel, Honey, Oak Baking Spice, Orange, Leather
Pairing Score 92%
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Old Forester 1920

Bourbon 57.50% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic and Thyme

Old Forester 1920 complements this chicken dish and its baking profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Dark Caramel, Cocoa, Oak Cherry, Baking Spice, Coffee
Pairing Score 92%
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Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic and Thyme

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year complements this chicken dish and its baking profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Leather, Dark Fruit, Tobacco
Pairing Score 92%
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Stagg Jr. Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.50% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic and Thyme

Stagg Jr. Standard complements this chicken dish and its baking profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Caramel Cocoa, Leather, Clove
Pairing Score 92%
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Angel’s Envy Rye

Barrel Finished Rye 50.00% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic and Thyme

Angel’s Envy Rye complements this chicken dish and its baking profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Caramel, Oak, Spice Molasses, Tropical Fruit, Vanilla
Pairing Score 91%