Grilled Bourbon-Glazed Chicken Skewers with Slaw

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-10 · Updated 2026-07-10

Juicy grilled chicken skewers brushed with a sweet bourbon glaze, served alongside a vibrant cabbage slaw. This American-inspired Fourth of July recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, bourbon whiskey, brown sugar 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.

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
• 1 cup green cabbage, shredded
• 1/2 cup blueberries
• 1 medium carrot, grated
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 8 wooden skewers, soaked

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey, 3 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 3 minced garlic cloves; whisk until sugar dissolves to make the glaze.
2. Step 2: Cut 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs into 1.5-inch chunks and toss in half the bourbon glaze; marinate covered in the fridge for 30 minutes.
3. Step 3: Thread chicken pieces onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, then preheat a grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
4. Step 4: Grill the skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, brushing frequently with remaining bourbon glaze, until chicken is cooked through and caramelized.
5. Step 5: Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss together 1 cup shredded red cabbage, 1 cup shredded green cabbage, 1/2 cup blueberries, 1 grated medium carrot, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until the slaw is evenly coated and vibrant.
6. Step 6: Serve the bourbon-glazed chicken skewers hot with the colorful slaw on the side for a festive 4th of July meal.