Elevate your chicken dinner game with the bold and irresistible flavors of "How to Catch a Man Jack Daniel's BBQ Sauce Over Chicken." This dish features tender, juicy bone-in chicken thighs perfectly seared for a golden, crispy skin, then oven-baked to perfection in a homemade BBQ sauce infused with the distinct smoky-sweet notes of Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey. A rich blend of ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and aromatic spices creates a glossy, finger-licking glaze that coats every bite. Quick to prepare and bursting with Southern charm, this recipe is ideal for impressing your loved ones at casual gatherings or date-night dinners. Pair with comforting sides like mashed potatoes or cornbread to complete this meal that's guaranteed to be a showstopper! Perfect for searchers looking for "Jack Daniel's BBQ chicken recipe," "best whiskey BBQ sauce ideas," or "easy Southern-style chicken dinners."
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy. Flip and sear the other side for another 3 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium-low and carefully pour in the Jack Daniel's whiskey. Allow it to simmer for 1-2 minutes to reduce slightly and cook off the alcohol.
Add the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and chili powder to the skillet. Stir well to combine and let the mixture simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
Return the seared chicken thighs to the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over the top.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Baste the chicken with the BBQ sauce from the skillet halfway through baking for extra flavor and glaze.
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.
Serve the chicken hot, drizzled with the remaining Jack Daniel's BBQ sauce. Pair with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or cornbread for a complete meal.
Serving size | (826.9g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 1708.8 |
Total Fat 90.4g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 21.6g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
Cholesterol 376mg | 0% |
Sodium 3925.1mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 103.2g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 2.5g | 0% |
Total Sugars 79.4g | |
Protein 82.5g | 0% |
Vitamin D 52IU | 0% |
Calcium 123.0mg | 0% |
Iron 6.4mg | 0% |
Potassium 1220.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories