Bourbon and Brown Sugar BBQ Chicken

A splash of bourbon adds a deep, oaky smoky flavor that elevates a standard barbecue sauce. The brown sugar creates a beautiful sticky glaze that clings to the charred chicken thighs.

Bourbon and Brown Sugar BBQ Chicken

A splash of bourbon adds a deep, oaky smoky flavor that elevates a standard barbecue sauce. The brown sugar creates a beautiful sticky glaze that clings to the charred chicken thighs.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Dish

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

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Main Ingredients

• Sauce: 1 cup ketchup 3/4 cup cider vinegar, 1/4 cup bourbon, 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• Spices: 1 tsp mustard powder 1 tsp cayenne, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt
• Meat: 8 skin-on bone-in chicken thighs

Equipment

• Grill or Oven
• Whisk
• Brush

Method

 

Instructions

1. Whisk all sauce ingredients together in a bowl. Reserve 1/3 for glazing.
2. Coat chicken thighs generously with the remaining sauce.
3. Grill under a broiler (12-15 mins per side) or bake at 350 degrees F (25-30 mins).
4. Baste frequently during cooking. Brush with the reserved fresh sauce in the final minutes.
5. Serve hot and sticky.

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