Baked Bourbon Teriyaki Chicken
Baked Bourbon Teriyaki Chicken has the perfect blend of sweet, salty, and spicy. Boneless chicken thighs stay ultra juicy in the oven and are coated with a thick and flavorful sauce.
Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup white grape juice, orange juice, or pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Place first 8 ingredients in a medium bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water. Add to the bowl with the other ingredients.
- Whisk all ingredients together.
- Place chicken thighs in the prepared baking dish. Pour sauce over them.
- Bake for 45 minutes, basting every 15 minutes.
Notes
A half a teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes makes this dish fairly spicy. Cut the amount in half to reduce the heat. Serve with Sriracha sauce to add more heat.
Nutrition
Calories: 459kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 1898mg | Potassium: 762mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg