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Herb-Grilled Chicken with Blackberry Bourbon Glaze

By Janine Washle - The Flavor Queen

Janine Washle was a speaker at the Spring Education Day 2026. Check out her other recipes and more: The Flavor Queen

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Total Time 57 mins
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 6
Best Season: Spring, Summer
Chicken
  • 6 pcs bone-in skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 TB fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 TB fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 pc lemon, juiced
    • Blackberry Bourbon Glaze
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blackberries
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 TB balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
  1. 1
    • Marinate the Chicken by combining olive oil, thyme, rosemary, garlic, salt, pepper, and
      lemon juice. Coat the chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.

    • Glaze: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine blackberries, bourbon, honey,
      balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10–15 minutes, mashing berries slightly.
      Strain if desired.

      Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side,
      brushing with glaze in the last few minutes.
      Internal temperature must be 165 degrees.
      Serve extra glaze on the side.
Read it online: https://kentuckianaherbsociety.org/recipe/herb-grilled-chicken-with-blackberry-bourbon-glaze/