Jul 14 2026
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Honey Bourbon Bbq Recipe

Inspired by Leone's
Time1h
Serves4

Bleu cheese sauce, honey BBQ grilled chicken, bacon, diced tomatoes and red onions

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Ingredients

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Bleu Cheese Sauce

Honey Bourbon BBQ Grilled Chicken

Toppings

Method

Bleu Cheese Sauce

  1. 1

    Prepare Bleu Cheese Sauce

    In a medium bowl, combine the bleu cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix well until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Honey Bourbon BBQ Grilled Chicken

  1. 2

    Marinate Chicken

    In a bowl, whisk together honey, bourbon, BBQ sauce, soy sauce, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2 hours.

  2. 3

    Grill Chicken

    Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and discard leftover marinade. Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).

Toppings

  1. 4

    Prepare Toppings

    While the chicken is grilling, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels. Dice the tomatoes and chop the red onion.

  2. 5

    Assemble the Dish

    Once the chicken is grilled, slice it and place on a serving platter. Top with crispy bacon, diced tomatoes, and chopped red onion. Serve with the bleu cheese sauce on the side.

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