Honey-Glazed Bourbon Chicken with Apalachicola Citrus

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-02 · Updated 2026-08-02

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Tender chicken thighs glazed with a honey bourbon sauce brightened by fresh citrus from Apalachicola, perfect for a comforting dinner. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, honey, bourbon whiskey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Pat dry 6 bone-in chicken thighs and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5 minutes until golden brown and crisp, then flip and cook 3 more minutes.
Step 3: In a bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup honey, 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey, 1/3 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tbsp soy sauce until combined.
Step 4: Pour the honey bourbon mixture over the chicken in the skillet, spooning some sauce over the top. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake uncovered for 20 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and sauce thickens.
Step 5: Remove from oven and baste chicken with the thickened sauce. Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the top and serve warm.