Grilled Maple Bourbon Chicken Recipes

MAPLE-BOURBON GLAZE (FOR GRILLED CHICKEN)

Steps:

• Combine the ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat, whisking to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and reduced by about one-third, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
• This glaze can be made ahead and kept refrigerated for days.

STICKY MAPLE BOURBON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place a large heavy-bottom or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat with the olive oil. Season the chicken liberally with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the pan breast-side down and sear until deep golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
• While the chicken in searing, in a small dish whisk together the stock, syrup, and bourbon. Add the bourbon mixture to the skillet along with the thyme sprigs and continue cooking, turning the chicken occasionally, until the meat is cooked through and the sauce has reduced to a thick syrupy consistency, 8 to 10 minutes. (If the sauce reduces to a syrupy consistency before the chicken has cooked through, add a few splashes of stock to the skillet and continue cooking.)
• To serve, remove and discard the thyme sprigs. Spoon the sticky sauce over the chicken and enjoy warm.

GRILLED MAPLE CHICKEN WITH SMOKEY GREENS

Steps:

• Preheat a grill or oven to 450 degrees F. If using a grill, set up hot and cool zones by turning one side of a gas grill to the high setting or by banking very hot coals on one side of a charcoal grill.
• Whisk together the maple syrup, mustard and soy sauce in a medium bowl. Toss the chicken in the marinade and season with salt and pepper. Place the chicken on the hot side of the grill bone-side down and grill 3 to 5 minutes. Move the chicken to the cool side of the grill, close the lid and cook until the thickest part of a thigh registers 160 degrees F, 30 to 40 minutes. If using the oven, place the chicken bone-side down on a sheet tray and roast until the thickest part of a thigh registers 160 degrees F, 30 to 40 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add the bacon to a large saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until crispy, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the greens, chile flakes if using, a pinch of salt and 1/4 cup water and cover with the lid. Cook until the greens are tender, about 5 minutes. Splash with some vinegar and serve with the chicken on top.

GRILLED MAPLE-BOURBON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Combine, herbs, bourbon, soy sauce, water, maple syrup, and olive oil in a large bowl. Divide the mixture in half.
• Add the chicken to the bowl and coat well with half the mixture.
• Cover and marinate for 2 to 3 hours.
• Place the remaining mixture in a small saucepan and simmer on low heat for eight to ten minutes, stirring often.
• Remove from heat. You may need to reheat before serving.
• Preheat the grill for medium heat. Remove chicken from refrigerator and discard marinade.
• Place chicken on the grill and allow to cook for 20 minutes or until meat reaches an internal temperature of 165 F in the thickest part.
• Once cooked, remove from heat and serve with warmed sauce on top.
• Enjoy!

MAPLE-BOURBON GLAZED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat and cook onion, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until golden.
• Add maple syrup, ketchup, bourbon and hot sauce. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until sauce is reduced by 1/4 cup. Remove from heat.
• Whisk in mayonnaise until smooth.
• Grill chicken, turning once and brushing frequently with mayonnaise mixture. Cook until chicken is done and juices run clear.

MAPLE BARBECUED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients; reserving 3/4 cup. , Grill chicken, uncovered, over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side. Grill 6-8 minutes longer or a thermometer reads 170°, turning occasionally and basting with sauce. Serve with reserved sauce.