Mildly Sweet Whiskey Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds chicken thighs
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1.25 cups pineapple juice
• 3 tablespoons bourbon whiskey, or more to taste
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons butter, or to taste
• 2 large mushrooms, sliced

Instructions

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate to prevent sticking.
2. Season chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper to enhance their natural flavors.
3. Cook the chicken thighs on the preheated grill until they are no longer pink in the center and have a slightly charred exterior, approximately 7 minutes per side. Ensure an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) using an instant-read thermometer.
4. Allow the cooked chicken to cool slightly until it is easy to handle. Then, cut the chicken into strips and transfer them to a large glass bowl.
5. In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine pineapple juice, bourbon whiskey, soy sauce, garlic cloves, brown sugar, and black pepper. Stir continuously until the sugar is fully dissolved. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook until it thickens, about 15 to 20 minutes.
6. While the sauce simmers, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the mushrooms in the hot butter until they soften, which should take approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Stir the sautéed mushrooms into the simmering sauce.
7. Pour the prepared mushroom and whiskey sauce evenly over the chicken strips in the bowl, and toss gently to ensure all the chicken is thoroughly coated.

Nutrition

• Calories: 324 kcal
• Fat Content: 17 g
• Fiber Content: 0 g
• Sugar Content: 8 g
• Sodium Content: 424 mg
• Protein Content: 26 g
• Cholesterol Content: 98 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 10 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g