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Maple Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Pumpkin and Sage Chicken Thighs

Tender roasted chicken thighs glazed with a rich maple bourbon sauce, paired with roasted autumn pumpkin and fragrant sage, perfect for a cozy fall dinner.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Maple Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Pumpkin and Sage Chicken Thighs is George T. Stagg Standard. George T. Stagg Standard complements this chicken dish and its roasting profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Maple Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Pumpkin and Sage Chicken Thighs

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 cups diced pumpkin (peeled and seeded)
  • 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp bourbon
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, mix maple syrup, bourbon, olive oil, garlic, and smoked paprika to create the glaze.
  3. Season chicken thighs generously with salt, pepper, and half of the chopped sage.
  4. Place chicken thighs skin-side up and pumpkin cubes on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Drizzle half of the maple bourbon glaze over the chicken and pumpkin, tossing the pumpkin to coat well.
  6. Roast in the oven for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven and brush the remaining glaze over the chicken and pumpkin.
  8. Dot the butter over the pumpkin and sprinkle the remaining sage.
  9. Return to oven and roast an additional 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C) and skin is crispy.
  10. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving warm.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Maple Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Pumpkin and Sage Chicken Thighs

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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George T. Stagg Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Maple Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Pumpkin and Sage Chicken Thighs

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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Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Pumpkin and Sage Chicken Thighs

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 Roasted Pumpkin and Sage Chicken Thighs

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 Roasted Pumpkin and Sage Chicken Thighs

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 Roasted Pumpkin and Sage Chicken Thighs

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 Roasted Pumpkin and Sage Chicken Thighs

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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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Pumpkin and Sage Chicken Thighs

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof complements this chicken dish and its roasting profile. 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 Roasted Pumpkin and Sage Chicken Thighs

Henry McKenna Single Barrel complements this chicken dish and its roasting profile. 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 Maple Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Pumpkin and Sage Chicken Thighs

Old Forester 1920 complements this chicken dish and its roasting profile. 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%

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Maple Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Pumpkin and Sage Chicken Thighs

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 90%
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Stagg Jr. Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.50% ABV For Maple Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Pumpkin and Sage Chicken Thighs

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%
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Angel’s Envy Rye

Barrel Finished Rye 50.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Pumpkin and Sage Chicken Thighs

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

Caramel, Oak, Spice Molasses, Tropical Fruit, Vanilla
Pairing Score 89%