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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
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.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until they are browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and bring it to a boil.
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.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to make a slurry.
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.
Remove the skillet from heat and let cool slightly.
Serve the Bourbon Chicken over steamed rice or your choice of grains, garnishing with chopped green onions if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2698 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.5 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.0 g | 155% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 989 mg | 330% | |
| Sodium | 5508 mg | 239% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 102.3 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 83.5 g | ||
| Protein | 248.0 g | 496% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 208 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 2745 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.
