Grilled Bourbon Chicken Recipe
Make Grilled Bourbon Chicken Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Marinade
Chicken
Method
Marinade Preparation
- 1
Combine Marinade Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until the brown sugar is fully dissolved.
- 2
Add Oil
Stir in the vegetable oil to the marinade mixture to enhance flavor and prevent sticking.
Chicken Preparation
- 3
Marinate Chicken
Place the chicken thighs in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap.
- 4
Refrigerate
Refrigerate the marinated chicken for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight for maximum flavor absorption.
Grilling
- 5
Preheat Grill
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 375-400°F or 190-200°C).
- 6
Remove Chicken from Marinade
Take the chicken out of the marinade and allow any excess to drip off. Discard the remaining marinade.
- 7
- 8
Rest Chicken
Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
