Maple Bourbon Glaze For Grilled Chicken Recipes

MAPLE BOURBON GLAZE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 mins until the glaze reaches a syrupy consistency.
• Use right away or store in a glass jar. Will last at least 2 weeks tightly sealed in the refrigerator.

MAPLE-BOURBON GLAZED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat and cook onion, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until golden.
• Add maple syrup, ketchup, bourbon and hot sauce. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until sauce is reduced by 1/4 cup. Remove from heat.
• Whisk in mayonnaise until smooth.
• Grill chicken, turning once and brushing frequently with mayonnaise mixture. Cook until chicken is done and juices run clear.

STICKY MAPLE BOURBON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place a large heavy-bottom or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat with the olive oil. Season the chicken liberally with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the pan breast-side down and sear until deep golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
• While the chicken in searing, in a small dish whisk together the stock, syrup, and bourbon. Add the bourbon mixture to the skillet along with the thyme sprigs and continue cooking, turning the chicken occasionally, until the meat is cooked through and the sauce has reduced to a thick syrupy consistency, 8 to 10 minutes. (If the sauce reduces to a syrupy consistency before the chicken has cooked through, add a few splashes of stock to the skillet and continue cooking.)
• To serve, remove and discard the thyme sprigs. Spoon the sticky sauce over the chicken and enjoy warm.