Whiskey-Glazed Grilled Chicken with Burnt Orange Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

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Juicy grilled chicken breasts glazed with a smoky whiskey sauce and finished with a tangy burnt orange reduction. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 90 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, whiskey, orange juice 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: 70 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/3 cup whiskey
1/2 cup, freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp soy sauce
3, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp fresh orange zest
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup whiskey, 1/2 cup orange juice, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp orange zest, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until sugar dissolves.
Step 2: Place 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts in a shallow dish and pour half of the whiskey-orange marinade over them. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove chicken from marinade and brush with 1 tbsp olive oil to prevent sticking.
Step 4: Grill chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes per side, basting occasionally with reserved marinade, until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear.
Step 5: Meanwhile, pour remaining marinade into a small saucepan over medium heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes until reduced by half and syrupy.
Step 6: Remove chicken from grill, let rest for 5 minutes, then drizzle with the burnt orange whiskey glaze before serving.