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Blackstone Bourbon Chicken

Blackstone bourbon chicken with an Asian-inspired sweet-savory bourbon glaze, cooked fast on a flat-top griddle. Glossy caramelized chicken pieces get coated as the sauce bubbles and thickens right on the Blackstone.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
marinating 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade and glaze
  • 0.25 cup bourbon Reserve 1/3 for thickening sauce.
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 3 garlic Minced.
  • 1 tsp ginger Grated.
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch Thickener for reserved marinade.
  • 2 tbsp water Mix with cornstarch.
Chicken and cooking
  • 1.5 lb chicken thighs Cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • 2 tbsp oil For griddle cooking.
  • 1 sesame seeds For garnish.
  • 1 green onions For garnish.

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet
  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Make the marinade
  1. Combine bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.
  2. Reserve 1/3 of the marinade and marinate the chicken in the rest for 30 minutes.
Griddle cook the chicken
  1. Heat oil on the Blackstone griddle over medium-high heat.
  2. Cook chicken for 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently, until cooked through and caramelized.
Thicken and glaze
  1. Mix cornstarch with water and add it to the reserved marinade.
  2. Pour the sauce over the chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened and glossy.
  3. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions right before serving.

Notes

For the best caramelization, spread chicken into a single layer during the first minutes and avoid piling too high on the griddle. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container up to 3 days; reheat in a skillet or on the griddle until hot and saucy. Freezing is not recommended because the glaze can thin after thawing. For a lower-sugar swap, use an equal amount of brown sugar alternative (or reduce to 1/8 cup) and expect a slightly less sticky glaze.