Easy Grilled Bourbon Chicken
Savor the flavors of summer with this Easy Grilled Bourbon Chicken!
Ingredients
- 2 ½ lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
For the Marinade:
- ⅓ cup bourbon
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup barbecue sauce
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 inch piece of ginger (grated or 1 tsp ginger powder)
- 2-3 garlic cloves (minced or pressed)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and trim off any excess fat. Place the chicken in a plastic bag or glass dish. Mix all of the marinade ingredients together in a bowl with a whisk.
- Reserve about 1/3 of the marinade and pour the rest over the chicken, making sure to evenly coat each piece. Cover and refrigerate the chicken and leftover marinade. Let sit for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- Prepare your grill by preheating it to medium-high heat, then cleaning and oiling the grates uf desired (you can use a high heat non-stick spray or coat them with vegetable or avocado oil). Place the chicken pieces on the grill and cook on one side for 5-8 minutes (or until nicely browned) with the lid closed. Discard any marinade that the chicken was in.
- While chicken is cooking, pour reserved marinade into a small saucepan and heat over high heat until it boils. Reduce the heat and simmer for a few minutes to warm the sauce and burn the alcohol out of it.
- Flip the chicken over and cook for another 5-8 minutes with the lid closed until cooked through (165º F when taken with an instant thermometer).
- Slice the chicken and serve with the sauce over rice with chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
- Unsure of which bourbon to choose? Bulleit is a favorite at our house. You can also use mini (50 ml) bottles if you're not a bourbon drinker.
- We prefer chicken thighs because they cook up quickly and have a lot of flavor. Chicken breasts can be used if you're looking for a leaner dish. Pound the thicker end with a mallet to help them cook evenly.
Nutrition
Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 180mg | Sodium: 1091mg | Potassium: 568mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 83IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg
Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.
