Description
Blackstone Bourbon Chicken on the Griddle is a quick and flavorful dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. With juicy chicken thighs coated in a sweet and smoky bourbon glaze, this recipe transforms your ordinary dinner into a delightful takeout-style experience. The glossy sauce, made with bourbon, brown sugar, and soy sauce, ensures every bite is packed with flavor. Plus, it offers versatile serving options like rice, cauliflower rice, or fresh lettuce cups, making it a hit for both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2–3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey (or maple), rice vinegar, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Preheat the griddle to medium-high heat.
- Pat the chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and cornstarch.
- Add oil to the griddle and cook chicken in batches until browned and cooked through (about 6–8 minutes total).
- Reduce heat to medium; pour the sauce over the chicken and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in a cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce; mix until glossy.
- Toss the chicken with the thickened sauce for even coating.
- Serve garnished with green onions and sesame seeds over steamed rice or in lettuce cups.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Griddling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg