Mildly Sweet Whiskey Chicken

Ingredients

• pound schicken thighs
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup spineapple juice
• tablespoon sbourbon whiskey, or more to taste
• tablespoon ssoy sauce
• clove sgarlic
• tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• teaspoon sbutter, or to taste
• large mushrooms, slice d

Instructions

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
2. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
3. 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).
4. Let chicken cool until able to handle easily, cut into strips, and put into a large glass bowl.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Pour the mushrooms and sauce over the chicken strips and toss to coat.

Tips

YYou can also broil the chicken thighs. Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Lightly grease a roasting pan or sheet pan; arrange chicken in pan and broil, turning once, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the largest thigh should reach at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Try apple juice instead of pineapple for a less-sweet version. For a thicker sauce, whisk 1/4 cup water and 2 tablespoons cornstarch together and stir into the sauce while it simmers.