Cajun Cafe Bourbon Chicken
Experience the bold and irresistible flavors of Cajun Cafe Bourbon Chicken, a mouthwatering dish that combines tender, bite-sized chicken thighs with a sticky, savory-sweet glaze. This easy-to-make recipe features a rich blend of soy sauce, brown sugar, and a splash of bourbon for a touch of smoky depth, balanced with apple juice, ketchup, and a hint of spice from red pepper flakes. Perfectly caramelized in a skillet, the chicken is coated in a luscious, glossy sauce thickened with cornstarch, making it ideal for serving over steamed rice or grains. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this quick and flavorful dinner will transport you straight to the heart of Cajun-inspired cuisine.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds Chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Bourbon
- 0.25 cup Apple juice
- 2 tablespoons Ketchup
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
Directions
Step 1
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, bourbon, apple juice, ketchup, minced garlic, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes to make the sauce. Set aside.
Step 3
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Step 4
Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until they are browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 5
Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and bring it to a boil.
Step 6
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure the chicken cooks evenly and absorbs the sauce.
Step 7
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to make a slurry.
Step 8
Add the cornstarch slurry to the skillet and stir well to thicken the sauce. Let it cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce becomes glossy and thick.
Step 9
Remove the skillet from heat and let cool slightly.
Step 10
Serve the Bourbon Chicken over steamed rice or your choice of grains, garnishing with chopped green onions if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1330.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2697.5 |
| Total Fat 126.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 31.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 17.0g | |
| Cholesterol 988.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5508.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 102.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 83.5g | |
| Protein 248.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 208.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2745.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories