Whiskey-Infused Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-30 · Updated 2026-06-30

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Juicy chicken thighs glazed with a rich bourbon and whiskey sauce, perfect for an indulgent dinner. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, bourbon whiskey, brown sugar 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: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
1/3 cup bourbon whiskey
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp soy sauce
3, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup water
2 tbsp, for garnish chopped scallions

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Pat dry 6 bone-in chicken thighs and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 2: Sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 5-6 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden brown, then flip and cook 3 more minutes.
Step 3: In a bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup bourbon whiskey, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 1/4 cup water until sugar dissolves.
Step 4: Pour the bourbon glaze over the chicken thighs in the skillet, then transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the glaze has thickened.
Step 5: Remove from oven, spoon sauce over chicken, garnish with 2 tbsp chopped scallions, and serve immediately.