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Bourbon Marinated Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs

This easy bourbon marinade makes the most tender, juicy, and flavorful baked boneless chicken thighs!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 300 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard
  • 2 sprigs (about 2 tablespoons) fresh oregano leaves, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried oregano)
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary leaves, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a large measuring cup or in a jar with a lid, whisk (or shake) together the orange juice, bourbon, olive oil, sesame oil, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, oregano, rosemary, garlic powder, and onion powder until completely combined.
  2. Place chicken thighs in a large Ziploc bag or bowl. Pour the marinade in the bag with the chicken. Seal the top of the bag and place chicken in the refrigerator to marinate for 2-4 hours (and not more than 6-8 hours). If you’re pressed for time, marinate the chicken for just 15-30 minutes – it will still be good!
  3. Remove chicken from the bag or bowl and discard the marinade. Let the chicken sit on the counter and come to room temperature for about 30 minutes while you preheat the oven.
  4. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the chicken thighs on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil or in a greased baking dish. Season with a little bit of salt and pepper to taste. Bake until the internal temperature in the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F, about 20-25 minutes. For a more charred, crispy exterior, place the chicken thighs under the broiler for the final few minutes. Just keep a close eye on them because they can burn quickly under the broiler.

Notes

  • You do not need to flip the chicken thighs as they cook. Line your baking sheet or roasting pan with foil before adding the chicken. This makes clean-up a breeze. Grill the marinated chicken thighs instead of baking them. To do so, preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400-450°F). Place the chicken thighs directly on the grill grates and grill for approximately 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature in the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F.
  • You do not need to flip the chicken thighs as they cook.
  • Line your baking sheet or roasting pan with foil before adding the chicken. This makes clean-up a breeze.
  • Grill the marinated chicken thighs instead of baking them. To do so, preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400-450°F). Place the chicken thighs directly on the grill grates and grill for approximately 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature in the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F.
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Nutrition Information

Serving 1/6 of the recipe Calories 300kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 144mg (48%) Sodium 324mg (14%) Potassium 431mg (12%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 53IU (1%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 300

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6 of the recipe
Calories 300kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 144mg 48%
Sodium 324mg 14%
Potassium 431mg 9%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 53IU 1%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.