Cajun Bourbon Chicken Bites
Turn up the heat at your dinner table with these irresistible Cajun Bourbon Chicken Bites! Perfectly seared chicken breast is marinated in bold Cajun seasoning, then tossed in a smoky, sweet bourbon glaze made with brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and a hint of heat from hot sauce. The bourbon-infused sauce caramelizes beautifully, coating each savory bite with a sticky, flavor-packed finish. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or as an appetizer that’s sure to impress. Serve these chicken bites over fluffy rice for a satisfying meal, or let them shine as a shareable party snack—don’t forget the garnish of fresh green onions for a pop of color and flavor! Keywords: Cajun Bourbon Chicken Bites, easy chicken appetizer, bold Cajun flavors, sweet and savory glaze, quick chicken recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large (about 1 pound) Chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Bourbon
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons (chopped, for garnish) Green onions
Instructions
Dice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and pat them dry using paper towels.
In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken pieces to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium. In the same skillet, add the bourbon and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Stir in brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, and hot sauce. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Return the cooked chicken bites to the skillet and toss them in the sauce until fully coated. Allow them to cook for another 1-2 minutes for the flavors to meld together.
Transfer the Cajun Bourbon Chicken Bites to a serving plate and garnish with chopped green onions.
Serve warm as an appetizer or over rice for a satisfying meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1800 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 60.5 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.2 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 780 mg | 260% | |
| Sodium | 6785 mg | 295% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.1 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.9 g | ||
| Protein | 256.2 g | 512% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 163 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 2732 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.
