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Honey Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Root Vegetables

Juicy chicken thighs glazed with a honey bourbon sauce paired perfectly with a medley of roasted root vegetables for a comforting weeknight dinner.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Honey Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Root Vegetables is Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year. Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year complements this chicken dish and its roasting profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Honey Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Root Vegetables

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
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
  • 1 pound parsnips, peeled and cut into sticks
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together bourbon, honey, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic to create the glaze.
  3. Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper.
  4. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and sear until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  5. Flip the chicken thighs and cook the other side for 3 minutes.
  6. Remove the chicken from skillet and set aside.
  7. In a mixing bowl, toss carrots, parsnips, and sweet potato with salt, pepper, and a tablespoon of olive oil.
  8. Arrange the vegetables around the skillet and place chicken thighs on top.
  9. Pour the bourbon honey glaze evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
  10. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
  11. Garnish with fresh thyme before serving.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Honey Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Root Vegetables

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Root Vegetables

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

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

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Root Vegetables

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

Dark Cherry, Oak, Vanilla Tobacco, Cocoa, Spice
Pairing Score 92%
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91%

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Root Vegetables

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

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Peanut Brittle, Spice, Citrus
Pairing Score 91%
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Knob Creek Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 60.00% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Root Vegetables

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

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Toffee, Spice, Peanut
Pairing Score 91%
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91%

Knob Creek Standard

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Root Vegetables

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

Oak, Vanilla, Caramel Peanut, Maple, Spice
Pairing Score 91%
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91%

Wild Turkey 101

Bourbon 50.50% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Root Vegetables

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

Spice, Caramel, Oak Vanilla, Orange Peel, Nutty
Pairing Score 91%
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91%

Wild Turkey Rare Breed

Barrel Proof Bourbon 58.40% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Root Vegetables

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

Spice, Vanilla, Caramel Roasted Nuts, Orange Peel, Oak
Pairing Score 91%
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90%

Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Root Vegetables

Eagle Rare Standard complements this chicken dish and its roasting profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 90%
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90%

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.00% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Root Vegetables

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof works as a bridge pairing for this chicken dish because it shares key flavor cues with the roasting preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Oak, Caramel, Dark Chocolate Clove, Cherry, Leather
Pairing Score 90%
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Henry McKenna Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Root Vegetables

Henry McKenna Single Barrel works as a bridge pairing for this chicken dish because it shares key flavor cues with the roasting preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Caramel, Honey, Oak Baking Spice, Orange, Leather
Pairing Score 90%
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Old Forester 1920

Bourbon 57.50% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Root Vegetables

Old Forester 1920 works as a bridge pairing for this chicken dish because it shares key flavor cues with the roasting preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Dark Caramel, Cocoa, Oak Cherry, Baking Spice, Coffee
Pairing Score 90%
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90%

Stagg Jr. Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.50% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Root Vegetables

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

Dark Cherry, Oak, Caramel Cocoa, Leather, Clove
Pairing Score 90%