Mildly Sweet Whiskey Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 pounds chicken thighs
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 1/4 cups pineapple juice
• 3 tablespoons bourbon whiskey, or more to taste
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons butter, or to taste
• 2 large mushrooms, sliced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• 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.