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Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Succulent chicken thighs glazed with a rich maple bourbon sauce paired with creamy roasted garlic mashed potatoes for a comforting weeknight dinner.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes 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.

Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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 pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 6 cloves roasted garlic
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together bourbon, maple syrup, soy sauce, and minced garlic to create the glaze.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  4. Sear chicken thighs skin-side down until golden brown, about 5-6 minutes. Flip and cook 3 minutes more.
  5. Brush chicken with half the bourbon maple glaze, then transfer skillet to oven and roast for 25 minutes, basting with remaining glaze halfway through.
  6. While chicken roasts, boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes.
  7. Drain potatoes and return to pot. Mash with roasted garlic, butter, and milk until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve chicken thighs atop roasted garlic mashed potatoes, spooning any pan juices over the top.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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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92%

George T. Stagg Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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 Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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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91%

Knob Creek Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 60.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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 Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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 Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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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Wild Turkey Rare Breed

Barrel Proof Bourbon 58.40% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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 Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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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90%

Henry McKenna Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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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90%

Old Forester 1920

Bourbon 57.50% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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 Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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%