Honey-Glazed Bourbon Chicken with Citrus Herb Sauce

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

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Tender chicken thighs glazed with a sweet honey bourbon sauce paired with a bright citrus herb drizzle for a rich and flavorful entrée. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, honey, bourbon whiskey 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: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces (about 1.5 lbs) boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp fresh orange juice
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs and season all over with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown with crispy edges.
Step 3: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 3 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Pour in 1/3 cup honey and 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey, stirring to deglaze the pan and cook for 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
Step 5: Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, spoon the honey bourbon sauce over them, cover, and simmer on low for 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Step 6: While chicken simmers, whisk together 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp chopped parsley, and 1 tbsp thyme leaves for the citrus herb sauce.
Step 7: Plate the chicken thighs and drizzle with the citrus herb sauce immediately before serving.