These easy bourbon brown sugar chicken sandwiches are the perfect no-fuss meal for a crazy weeknight or weekend barbecue!

• 4 pounds bone-in, skinless chicken thighs (I had to remove the skin myself)
• ¾ cup bourbon or good-quality whiskey
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 garlic clove, grated
• ¾ cup ketchup
• 2 teaspoons dark molasses
• 1 tablespoons worscestire sauce
• ¼ cup + ⅛ cup packed dark brown sugar (light will work if you don’t have dark on hand)
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

• 2 cups shredded Brussels sprouts
• 2 ears of corn
• 4 tablespoons low-fat mayo
• 3 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• ½ teaspoon sirracha (1 teaspoon if you like it on the spicy side)
• ¼ teaspoon salt.

• 6 pretzel buns
• 12 slices cooked bacon

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