Whiskey Thighs Food

GARLIC CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Place chicken between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound lightly with a mallet or other heavy flat object to flatten slightly.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Heat oil in a heavy nonstick pan over medium high heat.
• Add rosemary and crushed garlic.
• Sauté 1-2 minutes, pressing down on rosemary and garlic to release flavor.
• Remove with a slotted spoon and discard.
• Sauté chicken 5 minutes per side, turning frequently until browned and cooked throughout.
• Stir in minced garlic during last 2 minutes of cooking.

WHISKEY ORANGE CHIPOTLE CHICKEN THIGHS AND DRUMSTICKS

Steps:

• Add the cilantro, garlic, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, tomato paste, marmalade, whiskey, olive oil, salt and black pepper to a food processor or blender. Puree until smooth. Put the chicken thighs and drumsticks in a resealable bag or an airtight container. Pour the marinade over the chicken and refrigerate for at least 8 hours and up to 2 days (if the chicken is in a bag, place the bag in a baking dish before refrigerating it to avoid leaks).
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Arrange the chicken in a large roasting pan, skin-side up. Pour in the marinade along with the chicken.
• Bake until the skin is fully caramelized and crispy and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thighs reads 170 degrees F, 45 to 55 minutes. Serve garnished with a bit of fresh cilantro.

BRAISED HERB CHICKEN THIGHS WITH POTATOES

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag.
• Add chicken; seal bag, shaking to coat.
• Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
• Add chicken and remaining flour mixture to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until lightly brown.
• Add carrot and onion; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add broth, wine, and potatoes; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, and simmer 35 minutes or until chicken is done and vegetables are tender.

JACK DANIEL'S WHISKEY FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Measure all of the sauce ingredients into a bowl and whisk them together and set aside.
• Measure the slurry ingredients into a bowl and whisk them together. Set aside.
• Pour the oil into a heavy bottomed pot such as a Dutch Oven. You will want about four inches of oil in your pot. Turn on the heat and bring the oil to 300-315 degrees. If in doubt, use a kitchen thermometer!
• Set a baking sheet with a wire cooling rack on it next to the pot. You will place the fried chicken on the wire rack in a single layer. This will allow air to flow around the fried chicken, allow the excess grease to drip off, and keep the batter crispy and crunchy.
• Using tongs, lower the chicken into into the oil one piece at a time. Don't overcrowd the pot. I tend to fry them off about a dozen pieces at a time. The chicken fries really quickly; it only needs about 5-6 minutes.
• Once all of the chicken is fried, increase the heat of the oil to 350 degrees. Carefully place all of the chicken back into the oil. This is what I refer to as the second fry and it will add further crisp to your chicken and it only needs another 3-4 minutes. Remove from the oil and drain well.
• Next, transfer the bowl of sauce to a skillet and over medium-high heat, continuously whisk the sauce until it starts to boil.
• Reduce the heat to medium and mix the slurry by combining the cornstarch with the water. Pour this into the sauce while whisking. The sauce will immediately thicken. Continue to stir until all of the sauce is the same consistency.
• Finally, add the fried chicken and toss it with the sauce until each piece is generously and completely covered.
• Serve immediately.

PEACH-WHISKEY BARBECUE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Heat oil and butter in a heavy pot over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs, four at a time, in the pot, skin side down. Brown both sides, then remove to a plate and repeat until all chicken is browned. Pour off half the grease, then return pan to stove. Add onions to pan and stir, cooking for 2 minutes. Pour whiskey into the pot, being very careful if you're using an open flame. Stir and scrape the bottom of the pan, allowing whiskey to reduce for a minute or two. Pour in barbecue sauce, peach preserves, water, and Worcestershire sauce. Throw in garlic cloves. Stir until combined, then return chicken to the pot, skin side up. Cover and put pot in oven. Cook for 1 1/2 hours, then remove from oven. Serve pieces of chicken over a big pile of smashed potatoes. Sprinkle sliced green onions over the top.

MILDLY SWEET WHISKEY CHICKEN

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.

WHISKEY THIGHS

Steps:

• In a glass bowl, combine all marinade ingredients.
• Add chicken thighs to marinade, turning to make sure all meat comes into contact with marinade.
• Cover tightly and refrigerate for several hours; overnight is fine; turn chicken pieces occasionally.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place chicken in an oblong casserole dish; drizzle half the marinade over thighs (you can use more than half, if you want); discard the remaining marinade.
• Bake thighs for one hour, basting frequently.
• Thighs can also be grilled; use the marinade for basting BUT there is a danger, so you MUST bring the marinade to a boil and then let it boil for a full 5 minutes; it can then be used to baste the thighs on the grill.