Grilled Bourbon Chicken Recipe

Bourbon chicken on a bed of white rice on a dark plate, garnished with sesame seeds and green onion.

5 from 1 vote

Make your BBQ unforgettable with our Grilled Bourbon Chicken, where savory meets sweet in a dish that's bound to impress.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American, Asian

Keyword: chicken, grilled

Servings:

Calories: 432kcal

Ingredients

Chicken

2 lb Chicken thighs cut to desired size

Bourbon Sauce

1/2 cup Water
1 tbsp Cornstarch
1/2 cup Soy sauce Low sodium (or regular)
1/4 cup Bourbon
1/4 cup Brown sugar
1/4 cup Hoisin sauce
1 tsp Garlic diced finely
1 tsp Ginger diced finely
Sesame seeds optional
Green onions cut on a bias, optional.

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, whisk cornstarch and water until smooth. Add soy sauce, bourbon, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, garlic, and ginger. Whisk together.
1/2 cup Water, 1 tbsp Cornstarch, 1/2 cup Soy sauce, 1/4 cup Bourbon, 1/4 cup Brown sugar, 1/4 cup Hoisin sauce, 1 tsp Garlic, 1 tsp Ginger
Over medium to medium-high heat, cook the sauce while whisking often, until it simmers and thickens enough to coat a spoon, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
Cut chicken thighs into preferred sizes. If using wooden skewers, soak them for at least one hour. Skewer the chicken pieces.
2 lb Chicken thighs
Place skewers on grill over medium heat. Grill, turning often, until chicken develops color. Baste with sauce, turn, and repeat to build flavor layers.
Cook to internal temperature of at least165°F (175°F to 180°F is recommended). Remove from grill, let rest. Serve
Optionally, Serve garnished with sesame seeds and green onions alongside your favorite sides.
Sesame seeds, Green onions

Notes

How do I store and reheat leftovers?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of water or in the microwave, covered, to prevent drying out.

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