Spiced Bourbon-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Nashville Honey

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

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Tender chicken thighs glazed with a bourbon and honey sauce inspired by Nashville's rich spirits scene, balanced with warm spices. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 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 360 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: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 360 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
3 tbsp honey
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp unsalted butter

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat dry 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and season evenly with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp onion powder.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5-6 minutes until skin is golden brown and crispy.
Step 3: Flip chicken thighs and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
Step 4: In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey and 3 tbsp honey, stirring to mix.
Step 5: Pour bourbon-honey mixture over chicken thighs in skillet, then add 1 tbsp unsalted butter on top of the thighs.
Step 6: Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 15-20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the glaze is syrupy and coats the chicken.
Step 7: Spoon the glaze over the chicken before serving for a shiny, flavorful finish.