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Bourbon and Brown Sugar BBQ Chicken

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
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

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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