Bourbon BBQ Chicken with Silky Mashed Potatoes and Broccolini
Bourbon BBQ Chicken with Silky Mashed Potatoes and Broccolini
Ingredients
For the Bourbon BBQ Chicken
- 4 chicken leg quarters, whole
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, freshly cracked, to taste
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- cayenne pepper, to taste
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- olive oil
For the Bourbon BBQ Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1 cup ketchup
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce, to 4 teaspoons
- 2 tablespoons apple vinegar
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- chili flakes, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
For the Mash
- 3.4 lb potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 8 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup milk or cream, warm
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 2 bunches broccolini
- parsley, chopped, optional
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the mashed potatoes: Peel and chop the potatoes. Place them in a large pot, cover with salted water, and bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain the potatoes well.
⏱️ 25 min
- 2
While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken leg quarters completely dry with paper towels. Rub each piece with olive oil. In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, paprika, cayenne pepper (to taste), brown sugar, salt, and black pepper. Season the chicken generously with this mixture, making sure to get some seasoning under the skin for extra flavor.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Cook the chicken: Preheat your air fryer to 180–190°C (350-375°F). Place the seasoned chicken in the air fryer basket and cook for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 74°C/165°F). For extra crispiness, increase the temperature to 200°C (400°F) for the last 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest briefly while you finish the sauce.
⏱️ 45 min•🌡️ 190
- 4
Make the bourbon BBQ sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the bourbon and let it bubble for 1-2 minutes to cook off some of the alcohol.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, apple vinegar, smoked paprika, chili flakes (to taste), and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until it thickens, becomes glossy, and slightly sticky, about 5-7 minutes. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of water to reach your desired consistency.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Finish the mashed potatoes: Mash the drained potatoes until smooth using a potato ricer or masher. Stir in the melted butter and warm milk or cream until the mash is silky and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Glaze the chicken: Add the cooked chicken to the saucepan with the bourbon BBQ sauce. Spoon the glaze over the chicken continuously for 2–4 minutes, ensuring each piece is fully coated and glossy.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Prepare the broccolini: While the chicken is glazing, quickly steam or sauté the broccolini until tender-crisp.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Plate and serve: Spoon a generous portion of mashed potatoes onto each plate. Place the glazed bourbon BBQ chicken on top of the mashed potatoes and drizzle with extra sauce. Serve the broccolini on the side. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
⏱️ 5 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Bourbon BBQ Chicken with Silky Mashed Potatoes and Broccolini
For the Bourbon BBQ Chicken
- 4 chicken leg quarters, whole
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, freshly cracked, to taste
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- cayenne pepper, to taste
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- olive oil
For the Bourbon BBQ Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1 cup ketchup
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce, to 4 teaspoons
- 2 tablespoons apple vinegar
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- chili flakes, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
For the Mash
- 3.4 lb potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 8 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup milk or cream, warm
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 2 bunches broccolini
- parsley, chopped, optional
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the mashed potatoes: Peel and chop the potatoes. Place them in a large pot, cover with salted water, and bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain the potatoes well.
⏱️ 25 min - 2
While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken leg quarters completely dry with paper towels. Rub each piece with olive oil. In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, paprika, cayenne pepper (to taste), brown sugar, salt, and black pepper. Season the chicken generously with this mixture, making sure to get some seasoning under the skin for extra flavor.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Cook the chicken: Preheat your air fryer to 180–190°C (350-375°F). Place the seasoned chicken in the air fryer basket and cook for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 74°C/165°F). For extra crispiness, increase the temperature to 200°C (400°F) for the last 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest briefly while you finish the sauce.
⏱️ 45 min•🌡️ 190 - 4
Make the bourbon BBQ sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the bourbon and let it bubble for 1-2 minutes to cook off some of the alcohol.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, apple vinegar, smoked paprika, chili flakes (to taste), and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until it thickens, becomes glossy, and slightly sticky, about 5-7 minutes. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of water to reach your desired consistency.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Finish the mashed potatoes: Mash the drained potatoes until smooth using a potato ricer or masher. Stir in the melted butter and warm milk or cream until the mash is silky and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Glaze the chicken: Add the cooked chicken to the saucepan with the bourbon BBQ sauce. Spoon the glaze over the chicken continuously for 2–4 minutes, ensuring each piece is fully coated and glossy.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Prepare the broccolini: While the chicken is glazing, quickly steam or sauté the broccolini until tender-crisp.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Plate and serve: Spoon a generous portion of mashed potatoes onto each plate. Place the glazed bourbon BBQ chicken on top of the mashed potatoes and drizzle with extra sauce. Serve the broccolini on the side. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
⏱️ 5 min