Honey-Glazed Whiskey BBQ Chicken Thighs

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Tender chicken thighs glazed with a smoky whiskey-infused barbecue sauce, cooked until sticky and caramelized. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, whiskey, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, 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: 40 min Serves 6 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 0.5 cup whiskey, 0.25 cup honey, 0.33 cup ketchup, and 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar. Stir and simmer for 8-10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and becomes glossy.
  2. Step 2: Preheat oven to 400°F. Rub 6 bone-in chicken thighs with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper evenly.
  3. Step 3: Place the seasoned chicken thighs on a baking sheet lined with foil and roast for 20 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Remove chicken from oven, brush generously with the whiskey barbecue glaze, then return to oven and roast for an additional 15 minutes, basting once more halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the glaze is sticky and caramelized.
  5. Step 5: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving with extra glaze on the side.

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