People, if you’ve been searching for the ideal summer weeknight meal to cook up on the grill, you’ve come to the right place. This recipe for Honey Bourbon Grilled Chicken Thighs is cost-effective, simple to make, and delicious.
Yes, you can make a tasty marinade for chicken using ingredients from your pantry, marinate the chicken in it, and then throw it directly on the grill.
Everyone will adore these marinated chicken thighs, which are perfect for a dinner on your portable grill while you’re camping as well as for BBQs, backyard get-togethers, picnics, and potlucks.
You can easily omit the bourbon or use one of the substitutes listed below to make it a family-friendly meal when you’re grilling chicken thighs. Kids love these chicken thighs on the grill, it’s the perfect summer food.
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Grilled Bourbon Chicken 🔗
Make and share this Grilled Bourbon Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Prep: 5min
Total: 35min
Nutrition Facts: calories 367.7, Fat 11.5, Saturated Fat 1.9, Cholesterol 109, Sodium 873.6, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 14.4, Protein 37.5
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup Bourbon
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Instruction:
- Combine olive oil and next 7 ingredients.
- Add chicken, cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or as long as overnight. Remove chicken from marinade. Discard marinade.
- Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Grill uncovered for 15-20 minutes, turning once.
FAQ
What is bourbon chicken sauce made of?
The sauce’s secret ingredients are garlic, ginger, chicken stock, bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, and three tablespoons of apple cider vinegar. At first glance, the sauce will seem excessive, but it cooks down and reduces nicely.
How does Gordon Ramsay make grilled chicken?
Why Is It Called Bourbon Chicken? According to legend, the dish was made famous in a Chinese restaurant that was situated on New Orleans’ Bourbon Street, hence the capitalization of the word “Bourbon” in the name.
How do you get crispy crust on grilled chicken?
Keep the heat low—if it gets too high, the fat will sear and not cook slowly and melt away. Season the chicken skin with salt and grill skin-side down over moderately low heat until the fat has rendered and the skin is nice and crisp. Flip the chicken and grill for a few minutes skin-side up until cooked through.