Whiskey-Infused Maple Bourbon Glazed Chicken

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-29 · Updated 2026-07-29

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Tender chicken thighs glazed with a rich, smoky bourbon and maple syrup sauce, perfect for a comforting dinner. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, bourbon whiskey, pure maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey, 1/3 cup pure maple syrup, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until well combined.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add 6 bone-in chicken thighs skin side down and sear for 5-6 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
Step 3: Flip the chicken thighs and add 1 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves to the skillet, spooning the melted butter over the chicken for 1 minute.
Step 4: Pour the bourbon maple glaze evenly over the chicken thighs, then transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the glaze is thickened and sticky.
Step 5: Remove from the oven, baste the chicken with the glaze again, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.