Best 9 Whiskey Chicken Recipes

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**Whiskey Chicken: A Flavorful and Versatile Dish**

Whiskey chicken is a classic dish that combines the bold flavors of whiskey, chicken, and spices. It can be prepared in a variety of ways, from a simple skillet meal to a slow-cooked stew. This article provides three delicious recipes for whiskey chicken, each with its own unique flavor profile.

The first recipe is for a classic skillet whiskey chicken. This dish is made with boneless, skinless chicken breasts that are seared in a hot skillet until golden brown. Then, a flavorful sauce is made with butter, onions, garlic, whiskey, chicken broth, and Worcestershire sauce. The chicken is then simmered in the sauce until cooked through.

The second recipe is for a slow-cooker whiskey chicken. This dish is perfect for a busy weeknight meal. Simply combine chicken breasts, whiskey, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and spices in a slow cooker. Then, cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Serve the chicken with mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite sides.

The third recipe is for a whiskey chicken with mushrooms. This dish is made with boneless, skinless chicken thighs that are seared in a hot skillet until golden brown. Then, mushrooms, onions, and garlic are added to the skillet and cooked until softened. Finally, whiskey, chicken broth, and Worcestershire sauce are added to the skillet and the chicken is simmered until cooked through.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy the delicious flavors of whiskey chicken. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

WHISKEY MARINADE FOR CHICKEN, PORK OR STEAK



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Make and share this Whiskey Marinade for Chicken, Pork or Steak recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Alice Robertson Cla

Categories     Low Protein

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup whiskey (any brand)
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place brown sugar in bowl.
  • Add whiskey to brown sugar and mix.
  • Add olive oil to whiskey and brown sugar mixture.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Place meat in air tight container.
  • Pour mixture over meat.
  • Seal in air tight container.
  • Shake container.
  • Place meat with marinade in refrigerator for 3 hours to overnight.
  • Cook meat on grill.

WHISKEY CHICKEN



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This recipe is my family's favorite. It's sweet and spicy and easy to make.

Provided by JLLYBEAN24

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Skillet

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 tablespoons soy sauce
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup pineapple juice
3 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Steps:

  • Saute chicken in a large skillet over medium high heat until cooked through (no longer pink).
  • In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, garlic powder, pineapple juice, whiskey, pepper and sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved and pour over chicken. Let simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until sauce is thickened to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.6 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 983.4 mg, Sugar 19.4 g

WHISKEY PINEAPPLE CHICKEN



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Everyone in my family loves this recipe and its sweet marinade with ginger, pineapple and a splash of whiskey. Want even more intense flavor? Let the chicken marinate for two full days. Wow! -Jodi Taffel, Altadena, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups bourbon
2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
1 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 tablespoons coarsely ground pepper, divided
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
8 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon kosher salt, divided
5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 cup sliced sweet red pepper
1 cup sliced yellow onions
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Whisk together bourbon, pineapple juice, hoisin sauce, ginger, 1 tablespoon pepper, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt until blended. Place chicken in a shallow dish. Add half of marinade; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate, overnight, turning occasionally. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain chicken, discarding the marinade. Grill chicken, covered, on a greased grill rack over medium-high direct heat until a thermometer reads 170°, 5-6 minutes on each side., Meanwhile, toss pepper and onion slices in oil and remaining salt and pepper. Grill, turning frequently, until soft, 5-7 minutes. In a small saucepan on the grill, cook reserved marinade over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Chop grilled pepper and onion. Sprinkle over chicken; serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Fat 20g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 152mg cholesterol, Sodium 735mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 43g protein.

MILDLY SWEET WHISKEY CHICKEN



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A quick whiskey chicken that has so many uses, whether by itself, over rice, or in pasta. A great dinner or lunch meal. Again it's best to BBQ the chicken, and you can remove the garlic cloves if desired; they are only there to infuse flavor into the sauce.

Provided by AgileMJOLNIR

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds chicken thighs
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ¼ cups pineapple juice
3 tablespoons bourbon whiskey, or more to taste
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon brown sugar
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons butter, or to taste
2 large mushrooms, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  • Cook the chicken thighs until no longer pink in the center and somewhat charred on the outside, about 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Let chicken cool until able to handle easily, cut into strips, and put into a large glass bowl.
  • Stir pineapple juice, bourbon whiskey, soy sauce, garlic cloves, brown sugar, and black pepper together in a saucepan over medium-low heat; stir until the sugar dissolves, bring to a simmer, and cook until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • While the sauce simmers, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Saute mushrooms in hot butter until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir into the simmering sauce.
  • Pour the mushrooms and sauce over the chicken strips and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 97.8 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 26.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 423.6 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

WHISKEY COLA CHICKEN WITH BEETS AND SWEETS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 medium beets
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 medium sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon margarine, cut into small cubes
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
3 tablespoons honey
2 ounces cola
1 ounce Irish whiskey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
1 teaspoon ginger powder
4 tablespoons blended oil
2 teaspoons garlic, chopped
1 small yellow onion, small diced
1 bunch kale, chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Boil the beets in salted water until softened, approximately 20 minutes. Using a rag and gloves, peel your beets. Cut into 1-inch wedges and set aside.
  • Cut the sweet potatoes into 1-inch wedges. Place in a roasting pan with approximately 1/2 inch water. Top with margarine, cover pan with foil and bake until al dente, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Next, trim all fat off chicken thighs and discard. Set chicken aside. Whisk together honey, cola, whiskey, mustard, sriracha, ginger powder, 2 tablespoons blended oil and 1 teaspoon chopped garlic in a medium bowl. Set aside half the sauce for later, then add the chicken thighs to the remaining sauce. Mix until the chicken is fully coated, then place on a parchment-lined sheet pan and bake until sauce and chicken start to darken and the internal temperature is at least 165 degrees F, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to a saute pan set on medium-high. Once oil is hot, add diced onion and remaining teaspoon chopped garlic and cook until the onions and garlic turn translucent, then add sweet potatoes. Saute until the outsides of the sweet potatoes crisp up, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Toss beets and kale together in a mixing bowl. Add sweet potato mixture directly from the saute pan while hot. Mix all together, then add cilantro, parsley, rosemary and pepper and move to a sheet pan. Place in the oven to heat and crisp kale, approximately 5 minutes. Remove and plate with chicken. Top chicken with reserved sauce and serve.

CINNAMON WHISKEY BBQ CHICKEN WRAPS



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Chicken, bacon, cheese and an amazing barbecue sauce make this a family favorite! The sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator. -Jolene Martinelli, Fremont, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons cinnamon whiskey
3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon molasses
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
WRAP:
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup prepared ranch salad dressing
4 flour tortillas (10 inches)
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Shredded lettuce, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the first 9 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until thickened, 5-8 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup sauce for wraps., Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; place on an oiled grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat 7-8 minutes. Turn; grill until a thermometer reads 165°, 7-8 minutes longer, brushing occasionally with sauce. Top with cheese; grill, covered, until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes longer. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing into strips., Spread dressing over tortillas. Top with chicken; drizzle with reserved sauce. Top with bacon and, if desired, lettuce. Fold in ends of tortillas; roll up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 697 calories, Fat 30g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 1770mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 41g protein.

WHISKEY AND BEER BBQ CHICKEN SLIDERS



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Enjoy your favorite chicken sliders-Beer-B-Q style-with hints of whiskey and beer flavor.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup barbecue sauce
1 1/2 cups lager beer, such as a pilsner
2 tablespoons whiskey
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1 to 2 teaspoons Frank's™ RedHot™ Buffalo Wings Sauce
1 deli rotisserie chicken, skin and bones removed, shredded (about 4 cups)
12 slider buns, split
12 pimiento-stuffed green olives, if desired

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat sauce ingredients to boiling over medium heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
  • In medium microwavable bowl, place chicken; cover. Microwave on High 4 to 5 minutes or until hot. Add shredded chicken to sauce in saucepan, stir to coat.
  • Place about 1/3 cup chicken mixture on bottom of each slider bun; top with bun top. Garnish each sandwich with green olive.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 620 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH MAPLE-WHISKEY GLAZE



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Make and share this Chicken Breasts With Maple-Whiskey Glaze recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
3 tablespoons whiskey (I use Jack Daniel's)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Rub thyme over both sides of chicken breasts.
  • Combine syrup, whiskey and oil. Pour over chicken breasts.
  • Marinate breasts in the refrigerator for several hours.
  • Grill or broil breasts, about 6 minutes per side, basting frequently with marinade for a shiny brown glaze. (glaze will burn easily if not watched carefully).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.6, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 55.5, Carbohydrate 53.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 47.6, Protein 15.2

CHICKEN, WHISKEY PINEAPPLE RECIPE



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Provided by Judge99

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups bourbon
2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
1 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 tablespoons coarsely ground pepper, divided
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
8 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon kosher salt, divided
5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 cup sliced sweet red pepper
1 cup sliced yellow onions
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Whisk together bourbon, pineapple juice, hoisin sauce, ginger, 1 tablespoon pepper, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt until blended. Place chicken in a shallow dish. Add half of marinade; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate, overnight, turning occasionally. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade. Drain chicken, discarding the marinade. Grill chicken, covered, on a greased grill rack over medium-high direct heat until a thermometer reads 170°, 5-6 minutes on each side. Meanwhile, toss pepper and onion slices in oil and remaining salt and pepper. Grill, turning frequently, until soft, 5-7 minutes. In a small saucepan on the grill, cook reserved marinade over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Chop grilled pepper and onion. Sprinkle over chicken; serve with sauce.

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Chicken: Opt for a whole chicken or chicken parts with skin for added flavor. Ensure the chicken is fresh and properly cleaned.
  • Marinate the Chicken: The whiskey marinade not only infuses flavor but also tenderizes the chicken. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight for maximum flavor.
  • Use a Cast Iron Skillet: A cast iron skillet provides even heat distribution, resulting in a perfectly cooked chicken with crispy skin.
  • Sear the Chicken: Sear the chicken in hot oil until golden brown on all sides. This creates a flavorful crust and locks in the juices.
  • Baste the Chicken: While the chicken cooks, baste it with the remaining marinade or a mixture of melted butter and whiskey. This helps keep the chicken moist and adds extra flavor.
  • Cook the Chicken Thoroughly: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). This ensures that the chicken is cooked safely and thoroughly.
  • Let the Chicken Rest: Before serving, let the chicken rest for a few minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful chicken.

Conclusion:

This whiskey chicken recipe is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The tender, juicy chicken, crispy skin, and rich whiskey sauce make for an unforgettable dish. The combination of spices and herbs adds a depth of flavor that complements the whiskey perfectly. Whether served as a main course or as part of a larger spread, this whiskey chicken is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving for more. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and impressive dish, give this whiskey chicken a try - you won't be disappointed!

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