Tangy Bourbon BBQ Chicken Recipe

Name: Tangy Bourbon BBQ Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup tomato sauce; 1/4 cup bourbon; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar; 1/4 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons dark molasses, also known as robust (not blackstrap); 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

3/4 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup bourbon
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons dark molasses, also known as robust (not blackstrap)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

1
Place the tomato sauce, bourbon, vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, molasses, Worcestershire, and chili powder in a small saucepan and whisk to combine.
2
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
3
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the flavors have melded and the sauce has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 25 to 30 minutes.
4
Equally divide the sauce between 2 small bowls and set it aside to cool to room temperature.
5
Reserve 1 bowl of sauce for serving and the other for brushing onto the chicken while it cooks on the grill.
6
Heat a gas or charcoal grill to medium (about 350 degrees F to 450 degrees F).
7
Meanwhile, if youre using chicken breasts (either boneless or bone-in), cut them in half crosswise.
8
Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels and place on a baking sheet.
9
Coat them all over with the oil and season with salt and pepper.
10
When the grill is ready, place the chicken on it (skin-side down if using skin-on), cover the grill, and cook until grill marks appear on the bottom, about 5 minutes.
11
Flip the chicken pieces over, cover the grill, and cook until grill marks appear on the second side, about 5 minutes more.
12
Flip the chicken again and generously brush the pieces using the bowl of sauce set aside for that purpose.
13
Cover the grill and cook for 5 minutes.
14
Flip and brush the chicken, and continue to flip and brush every 5 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest piece reads 160 degrees F to 165 degrees F and the meat near the bone is no longer pink, about 10 to 15 minutes more (about 25 to 30 minutes total cooking time).
15
Remove the chicken to a clean serving platter and pass the remaining bowl of barbecue sauce on the side.

712

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

106

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 3/4 cup tomato sauce, 1/4 cup bourbon, 1/4 cup cider vinegar, 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Tangy Bourbon BBQ Chicken Recipe 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.

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