Bourbon Citrus Chicken Thighs
The BBQ Buddha
A play on the Bourbon drink the "Old Fashioned". This BBQ chicken dish features ginger, orange, and bourbon flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Chicken
Cuisine BBQ
- 4 - 5 boneless and skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- 4 oz soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- Juice of 1 orange
In a bowl mix the ginger, soy sauce, shallots, brown sugar, bourbon, minced garlic, and orange juice.
Place the chicken thighs in a large Ziploc bag and pour in the marinade.
Gently remove the air and seal the bag. Refrigerate overnight.
Preheat the Big Green Egg to 350° and use a raised grid over direct heat.
Take the chicken thighs out of the marinade and place on a plate.
Put the marinade in a small sauce pan over medium heat and reduce by 1/3.
Once the Big Green Egg is at temp place the chicken on the raised grid and cook for 5 minutes.
Turn the chicken and cook another 5 minutes.
Take the chicken off when the temp measures 165° with insta-read thermometer.
Let chicken rest for 5 - 10 minutes and serve.