Grilled Bourbon-Glazed Chicken with Lexington Bluegrass Honey

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-01 · Updated 2026-07-01

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Tender grilled chicken breasts brushed with a sweet and smoky bourbon glaze featuring local Lexington Bluegrass honey. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 85 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, bourbon whiskey, Bluegrass honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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 cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces, boneless skinless, about 6 oz each chicken breasts
1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
3 tbsp Bluegrass honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
3, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp salt

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey, 3 tbsp Bluegrass honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp salt until well combined and glossy.
Step 2: Place 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each) in a large resealable plastic bag and pour in the bourbon glaze, sealing and turning to coat evenly. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, up to 4 hours.
Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove chicken from marinade, reserving marinade for basting.
Step 4: Grill chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes per side, basting occasionally with the reserved glaze, until internal temperature reaches 165°F and edges have nice char marks.
Step 5: Transfer chicken to a platter and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.