Bourbon-Glazed Grilled Chicken with Honey Baklava Drizzle

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Tender grilled chicken thighs glazed with a rich bourbon sauce, complemented by a sweet honey and nut drizzle inspired by baklava flavors. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, bourbon whiskey, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1/3 cup bourbon whiskey, 1/4 cup honey, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper; whisk until smooth to create the glaze.
  2. Step 2: Place 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs in a shallow dish and pour half of the bourbon glaze over them. Marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
  3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Lightly brush the grill grates with 2 tbsp olive oil to prevent sticking.
  4. Step 4: Grill the chicken thighs for 6-7 minutes per side, basting occasionally with remaining glaze, until internal temperature reaches 165°F and the chicken is caramelized and sticky.
  5. Step 5: In a small saucepan, warm the reserved 1/4 cup honey with 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts over low heat for 2 minutes until fragrant, stirring gently.
  6. Step 6: Plate the grilled chicken and drizzle the warm honey-walnut mixture over the top. Serve immediately with a wedge of lemon.

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