Orange Bourbon Chicken Thighs Recipe

Name: Orange Bourbon Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 frozen bone in chicken thighs; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 tablespoons bourbon; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 cup chicken stock; 1 teaspoon garlic or clove minced; 1 tablespoon orange zest; 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce; 1/2 cup marmalade; 1/8 cup stone ground mustard; 1/4 cup lemon juice

Servings: persons

4 frozen bone in chicken thighs
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons bourbon
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup chicken stock
1 teaspoon garlic or clove minced
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup marmalade
1/8 cup stone ground mustard
1/4 cup lemon juice

1
Place skillet over burner without turning on the heat. Add olive oil and chicken stock and then frozen chicken, season with salt and pepper. Turn heat on medium high and cover pan with lid. Cook chicken turning occasionally for 20-25 minutes.
2
While chicken is cooking measure out ingredients, zest orange, juice lemon and mince garlic.
3
When chicken reaches internal temperature of 170, remove from pan and set aside, leaving liquid in pan.
4
Turn heat to low and add garlic to cooking liquid and cook about 1 minute. Add the rest of the ingredients in order with lemon juice, butter, bourbon and cayenne last. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened.
5
Add chicken back to pan and coat with sauce. Serve with a favorite side.

275

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 frozen bone in chicken thighs, 1 tablespoon butter, 2 tablespoons bourbon, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Orange Bourbon Chicken Thighs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Orange Bourbon Chicken Thighs

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