Bourbon-Glazed Grilled Chicken with Mississippi Honey

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-25 · Updated 2026-07-25

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Juicy grilled chicken breasts brushed with a sweet and smoky bourbon-honey glaze inspired by Southern spirits. This American Southern-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 85 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, bourbon whiskey, Mississippi wildflower 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: 70 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American Southern cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
3 tbsp Mississippi wildflower honey
2 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey, 3 tbsp Mississippi wildflower honey, 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves until fully combined and glossy.
Step 2: Place 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) in a shallow dish and pour the bourbon-honey marinade over them. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to infuse flavors.
Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off, and place on the grill.
Step 4: Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, basting occasionally with reserved marinade, until internal temperature reaches 165°F and the chicken is caramelized with a shiny glaze.
Step 5: Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute and flavors to settle.