Description
A savory and sweet dish that combines tender chicken with a rich honey-bourbon glaze, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs chicken (thighs or breasts)
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup bourbon
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup ketchup
- Optional: Cornstarch for thickening
Instructions
- Combine honey, bourbon, soy sauce, garlic, and ketchup to create a marinade.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours.
- Cook using a slow cooker, skillet, or oven until fully cooked.
- Thick the leftover sauce with cornstarch, if desired, and glaze the chicken.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute bourbon with apple juice.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Baking
- Cuisine: American, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Per Serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Honey Bourbon Chicken, sweet glaze chicken, weeknight dinners