Cajun Bourbon Chicken Recipe

Name: Cajun Bourbon Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 cup Bourbon; 1 cup soy sauce; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 pinch hot red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon molasses; 3 garlic cloves, smashed; 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger; 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder; 6 chicken thighs; 6 chicken drumsticks; salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 cup Bourbon
1 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
1 pinch hot red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon molasses
3 garlic cloves, smashed
2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
6 chicken thighs
6 chicken drumsticks
salt and pepper, to taste

1
Combine all ingredients (except chicken) for marinade (may be processed in a blender). Set aside 1/2 cup of this marinade in a clean jar (do not use the 1/2 cup set aside to marinate chicken - this portion will be used for basting the chicken during the grilling). Keep refrigerated.
2
Put marinade into a Ziploc bag with chicken pieces and distribute evenly. Marinate chicken for 6-12 hours in refrigerator, turning occasionally.
3
Remove chicken from marinade and drain. Allow to sit at room temperature while grill heats up. Grill over medium high heat (grill open) for 5 minutes, then close grill and reduce heat; continue cooking over low heat, for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is done (juices will run clear when pierced with a fork). Baste with 1/2 cup fresh marinade every few minutes, turning chicken to cook both sides evenly.
4
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Bourbon, 1 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon paprika, and more.

Yes, Cajun Bourbon Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Bourbon Chicken

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