Bourbon Street Chicken Golden Corral Copycat
Recreate the irresistible flavors of the famous Golden Corral Bourbon Street Chicken with this easy-to-make copycat recipe! Tender, bite-sized pieces of boneless chicken thighs are marinated in a mouthwatering blend of soy sauce, brown sugar, apple juice, and honey, then seared to golden perfection and coated in a luscious, sticky glaze infused with garlic, ginger, and a hint of heat from crushed red pepper flakes. This sweet-and-savory dish is perfect for satisfying your takeout cravings at home, with just 15 minutes of prep time and minimal effort. Serve it over fluffy steamed rice with your favorite veggie sides for a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal that’s bursting with bold, Southern-inspired flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Apple juice
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Minced garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
Instructions
Trim any excess fat from the chicken thighs and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, apple juice, honey, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, ground ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes to form the marinade.
Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and toss well to coat. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, remove the chicken from the marinade (reserving the marinade) and cook in batches to avoid overcrowding. Sear the chicken pieces on each side until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and set aside.
Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer. Allow the marinade to cook for about 5 minutes to reduce slightly and intensify the flavors.
In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Gradually add the slurry to the simmering marinade and stir well until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for an additional 5 minutes to fully absorb the flavors.
Serve the Bourbon Street Chicken hot over steamed rice, with a side of veggies or your favorite accompaniments. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2573 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.4 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.0 g | 155% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1134 mg | 378% | |
| Sodium | 5674 mg | 247% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.6 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 89.6 g | ||
| Protein | 247.7 g | 495% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 192 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 2711 mg | 58% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
