Honey Bourbon Chicken Recipe



Honey Bourbon Chicken Recipe

If you’re looking to level up your weekly meal prep or impress at your next backyard cookout, this Honey Bourbon Chicken Recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Juicy chicken thighs seasoned with Grillheads Jack of All Rubs, kissed by the flame, and glazed in a sweet, smoky bourbon sauce—it’s got everything: bold flavor, easy prep, and serious craveability. Whether you’re grilling for a group or stocking your fridge with flavor-packed leftovers, this recipe needs a permanent spot in your rotation. Check out this quick Honey Bourbon Chicken recipe! 

Ingredients

  • 2lbs chicken thighs 
  • Grillheads Jack of All Rubs
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 2 tablespoons Queen Bee Rub

Directions

  1. Trim up your chicken thighs
  2. Season with Grillheads Jack of All Rubs on all sides
  3. Get grill to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
  4. Cook around the flame for 25 minutes or until 165 degrees internal temp
  5. Sauce prep: combine butter, brown sugar, honey, bourbon, and Grillheads Queen Bee overheat and mix thoroughly
  6. Lightly coat sauce on chicken thighs while they finish cooking
  7. Take thighs off the grill and bathe both sides in honey sauce
  8. Enjoy!

This Honey Bourbon Chicken brings together sweet heat, smoky depth, and juicy tenderness in every bite. It's simple enough for your weekly rotation but impressive enough to serve guests with pride. The combo of Grillheads Jack of All Rubs and Queen Bee in the sauce delivers next-level flavor that'll have everyone asking for seconds. Fire it up, glaze it down, and enjoy the kind of chicken that doesn’t stick around long.

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