Smoky Bourbon-Maple Glazed Chicken Thighs

Name: Smoky Bourbon-Maple Glazed Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs, skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 3 tbsp bourbon; 2 tbsp maple syrup; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Chicken thighs coated in a sweet-smoky glaze with bourbon and maple, creating a rich, caramelized finish.

Cuisine: Southern

Category: Chicken

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 30 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs, skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp bourbon
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Rub spice mixture evenly over all chicken pieces. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 3: Place chicken thighs skin-side down in skillet and cook for 8-10 minutes until skin is golden brown and crispy.
Step 4: Flip chicken and cook for 5 more minutes on the other side.
Step 5: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp bourbon, 2 tbsp maple syrup, and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar.
Step 6: Pour bourbon glaze over chicken, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, turning once, until chicken is cooked through and glaze has thickened.