Grilled Bourbon-Marinated Chicken with Texas BBQ Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

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Juicy grilled chicken breasts marinated in bourbon and spices, finished with a smoky Texas BBQ glaze. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, bourbon whiskey, olive oil 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 (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/3 cup bourbon whiskey
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup prepared Texas BBQ sauce

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup bourbon whiskey, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until sugar dissolves.
Step 2: Place 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag and pour the bourbon marinade over them. Seal and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for deeper flavor.
Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade.
Step 4: Grill chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and grill marks form.
Step 5: During the last 3 minutes of grilling, brush each chicken breast generously with 1/2 cup prepared Texas BBQ sauce, flipping and glazing again to create a sticky, smoky finish.
Step 6: Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.