Description
Blackstone Bourbon Chicken on the Griddle is a tantalizing dish that combines sweet and sticky bourbon glaze with tender chicken, all cooked to perfection on a flat-top griddle. This easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, delivering takeout-style flavors right at home. With its caramelized finish and rich aroma, this dish is guaranteed to impress your family and friends. Serve it over rice, in lettuce cups, or alongside veggies for a complete meal that’s both satisfying and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ – 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ½ cup bourbon
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2–3 tablespoons neutral oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for slurry)
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 2–3 green onions, thinly sliced
- Toasted sesame seeds (optional)
- Steamed rice, cauliflower rice, or lettuce cups
- Steamed broccoli
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Set aside.
- Preheat your griddle to medium-high heat.
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Lightly coat with cornstarch.
- Add oil to the griddle; sear chicken in batches for 6–8 minutes until fully cooked.
- Pour prepared sauce onto the griddle; let simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce; return chicken to the griddle and coat with sauce.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg