Savor the Exquisite Bourbon Chicken Delight

Ingredients

• One ripe peach, peeled, pitted, and cut into small pieces
• A single mango, peeled, deseeded, and diced
• A pair of garlic cloves
• A generous tablespoon of freshly chopped rosemary
• Half a teaspoon of finely chopped thyme
• A tablespoon of rich brown sugar
• A teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
• Two tablespoons of premium bourbon whiskey (like Maker's Mark®)
• A tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil
• Around one and a half teaspoons of white wine vinegar
• Four boneless, skinless chicken breast portions
• A cedar plank left untreated, soaked in water for a couple of hours

Step 1

Blend together a delightful mixture of peach, mango, garlic, rosemary, thyme, brown sugar, pepper, whiskey, olive oil, and white wine vinegar until a smooth and aromatic puree is achieved.

Step 2

Transfer a generous portion of the marinade into a plastic bag, adding the chicken and ensuring it's thoroughly coated. Let it marinate in the fridge for 5 hours while saving the extra marinade for later use, stored in the refrigerator.

Step 3

Prepare the grill by heating it to medium-high, and oiling the grate lightly. Place the plank on the grill and give it a gentle brush of olive oil.

Step 4

After marinating, take the chicken out of the bag, shaking off any excess marinade. Dispose of the remaining marinade. Once the plank is smoking, set the chicken on it to cook. Grill the chicken until it's cooked through, ensuring it's no longer pink inside and the juices run clear, approximately 10 minutes per side. The internal temperature should reach at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Finish by brushing the chicken with the reserved marinade for an extra burst of flavor.