Honey-Glazed Bourbon Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-04 · Updated 2026-07-04

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Juicy chicken thighs baked with a sweet honey bourbon glaze and savory roasted garlic, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, bourbon whiskey, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 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: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 390 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1/3 cup bourbon whiskey
1/4 cup honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
6 cloves, mashed roasted garlic cloves
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup bourbon whiskey, 1/4 cup honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 6 mashed roasted garlic cloves, and 1 tsp smoked paprika until smooth.
Step 2: Pat dry 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs skin side down for 5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Step 4: Flip chicken thighs and pour the bourbon honey glaze evenly over them. Sprinkle 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves on top.
Step 5: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the glaze is bubbly and caramelized.
Step 6: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with pan sauce spooned over the top.