Citrus-Honey Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-27 · Updated 2026-06-27

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Juicy chicken thighs glazed with a tangy and sweet bourbon, citrus, and honey sauce that caramelizes beautifully in the pan. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, bourbon whiskey, fresh orange juice 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: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
1/3 cup bourbon whiskey
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp red chili flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 6 bone-in chicken thighs and season them evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crisp, then flip and cook for another 5 minutes.
Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup bourbon whiskey, 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes.
Step 4: Pour the bourbon glaze over the chicken in the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 8-10 minutes, spooning the sauce over the chicken frequently until it thickens and coats the thighs beautifully.
Step 5: Remove chicken from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving, spooning any remaining glaze from the pan over the top.