Cornbread-Topped Bourbon BBQ Chicken Recipe

Name: Cornbread-Topped Bourbon BBQ Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3 -4 garlic cloves, grated; 1 red onion, finely chopped; salt; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 1 ½ cups chicken broth; ¼ cup brown sugar; 3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon grated orange peel; 1 tablespoon orange juice; 2 12 lbs boneless skinless chicken, coarsley chopped; ¾ cup Bourbon; 4 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 2 (8 1/2 ounce) boxes corn muffin mix

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 -4 garlic cloves, grated
1 red onion, finely chopped
salt
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 ½ cups chicken broth
¼ cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 tablespoon orange juice
2 12 lbs boneless skinless chicken, coarsley chopped
¾ cup Bourbon
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 (8 1/2 ounce) boxes corn muffin mix

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
In a medium saucepan heat 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil over medium heat and add the garlic and onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until tender.
3
Season with salt + pepper.
4
Stir in tomato paste and paprika and cook until fragrant 1- 2 minutes.
5
Stir in chicken broth, brown sugar, hot sauce, worcestershire sauce, orange peel, orange juice and bring to a boil.
6
Lower heat and simmer sauce until slightly thickened about 5 minutes.
7
In a large cast iron skillet heat remaining olive oil over medium high heat until simmering, add chicken, season with salt + pepper and cook until golden brown on all sides about 6-8 minutes.
8
Pour the bbq sauce into the skillet and drizzle the bourbon on top.
9
Remove pan from heat and light the alcohol with a match, return the pan to the heat and cook until the flames subside.
10
Fold the scallions and 1/2 cup of cheese into the mixed cornbread batter.
11
Spoon the mixture evenly over the chicken in the skillet.
12
Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake until the cornbread is golden brown about 30 minutes.

686

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 3 -4 garlic cloves, grated, 1 red onion, finely chopped, salt, and more.

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

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Cornbread-Topped Bourbon BBQ Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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