Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
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Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"Tell me what brand of whiskey that Grant drinks. I would like to send a barrel of it to my other generals."
-Abraham Lincoln
This grilled chicken has great balance - umami flavors from the chicken, sage, and bourbon, sweetness from the brown sugar, acid from the vinegar, and just a bit of saltiness. This is a great recipe for a cookout but also makes fantastic leftovers for sandwiches.
Servings: 4 | Serving size: 4 ounces chicken with glaze
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
This recipe makes great leftovers hot or cold and makes great sandwiches.
Serve with Roasted Corn on the Cob or Cowboy Pinto Beans or Baked Yam with Sour Cream or Avocado Potato Salad or Confetti Corn
AND
Serve with Healthy Caesar Salad or Yellow Squash and Onions or Mustard Vinaigrette Green Beans or Roasted Broccoli with Garlic
1/4 cup | bourbon |
1 Tbsp | brown sugar |
1 Tbsp | apple cider vinegar |
1 Tbsp | olive oil |
2 tsp | dried sage |
1 tsp | Dijon mustard |
1 tsp | molasses |
1/4 tsp | salt |
4 4 ounce | boneless, skinless chicken breasts |
Preheat the oven to 325°F or light the grill.
Place the bourbon, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, sage, mustard, molasses and salt in a blender or mini chopper and process until smooth.
When ready to cook, baste the chicken breasts with about 1/3 of the glaze.
Place the chicken breasts on a grill on top of a sheet of aluminum foil or in the oven in a pan.
Cook for about 8 minutes and turn. Coat with another 1/3 of the glaze.
Cook for another 8 minutes and turn.
Coat with the remaining glaze and cook until the chicken is done (internal temperature 160° F). If cooking in the oven set the oven to broil for the final cooking time.
Let rest for about 3 to 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 4 ounces chicken with glaze
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 208 | Calories from Fat 43 |
% Daily Value |
Total Fat 4g | 9% |
Saturated Fat <1g | 2% |
Monounsaturated Fat 2g | |
Trans Fat 0g | |
Cholesterol 66mg | 20% |
Sodium 235mg | 11% |
Total Carbohydrates 4g | 2% |
Dietary Fiber <1g | 1% |
Sugars 4g | |
Protein 26g |
Vitamin A 1% | Vitamin C 4% |
Calcium 1% | Iron 5% |
Vitamin K 8 mcg | Potassium 327 mg |
Magnesium 39 mg |