Bourbon-Glazed Grilled Chicken with Maple Whiskey Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-30 · Updated 2026-07-30

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Juicy grilled chicken breasts glazed with a rich bourbon and maple whiskey sauce, perfect for a smoky, sweet dinner. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, bourbon whiskey, maple syrup 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: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tbsp soy sauce
3, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp unsalted butter

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Mix well to create the glaze.
Step 2: Pat dry 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Brush each breast with 1 tbsp olive oil.
Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Place chicken breasts on the grill and cook for 5 minutes per side, brushing generously with the bourbon-maple glaze every 2 minutes.
Step 4: While chicken cooks, melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add remaining bourbon-maple glaze and simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 5: Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve drizzled with the maple whiskey sauce for a glossy, flavorful finish.