Grilled Bourbon Buffalo Chicken
Elevate your backyard barbecue with this bold and flavorful Grilled Bourbon Buffalo Chicken recipe. Tender chicken breasts are marinated in a rich blend of smoky bourbon, tangy buffalo sauce, sweet honey, and a medley of spices, ensuring every bite is bursting with savory goodness. Grilled to perfection over medium-high heat, this dish delivers a tantalizing balance of heat and sweetness, with a luscious glaze created by basting the chicken in the reserved marinade. Perfect for summer cookouts or weeknight dinners, this crowd-pleaser is as simple to prepare as it is delicious. Garnish with fresh green onions for a pop of color and serve alongside your favorite sides for a meal that's sure to impress. Keywords: grilled bourbon buffalo chicken, easy chicken recipe, bold flavors, summer grilling, buffalo sauce marinade.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 0.25 cup bourbon
- 0.5 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the bourbon, buffalo sauce, honey, melted butter, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until the marinade is smooth and well combined.
Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade for basting and dipping later.
Place the chicken breasts in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish, and pour the remaining marinade over them. Make sure the chicken is fully coated in the marinade. Seal the bag (or cover the dish) and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 8 hours for maximum flavor.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F-400°F). Lightly oil the grill grates using a paper towel dipped in olive oil to prevent sticking.
Remove the chicken from the marinade and allow any excess to drip off. Discard the used marinade.
Place the chicken breasts on the preheated grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Baste the chicken with the reserved marinade in the final minutes of grilling for added flavor and a nice glaze.
Once done cooking, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
Garnish with chopped green onions if desired and serve warm with extra buffalo sauce or your favorite side dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1762 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.2 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.2 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 634 mg | 211% | |
| Sodium | 6618 mg | 288% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.6 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.2 g | ||
| Protein | 216.7 g | 433% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 118 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 332 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
