Crisp-Skinned Bourbon Chicken Recipe

Name: Crisp-Skinned Bourbon Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Bourbon; 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 3/4 teaspoon cajun seasoning; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch; salt; pepper; 8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, excess fat trimmed (about 4 pounds); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1/2 cup Bourbon
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon cornstarch
salt
pepper
8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, excess fat trimmed (about 4 pounds)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1
Whisk bourbon, sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, garlic, cornstarch, 1/2 t salt, and 1/4 t pepper in a bowl until sugar dissolves.
2
Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
3
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat until just smoking.
4
Cook chicken, skin-side down, until skin is well browned and crisp, 15-20 minutes.
5
Turn chicken skin-side up and cook over medium heat until chicken registers 175 degrees, 5-8 minutes.
6
Transfer chicken to platter.
7
Pour off fat from skillet; add bourbon mixture and simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes.
8
Pour sauce over chicken; serve.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup Bourbon, 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, and more.

Yes, Crisp-Skinned Bourbon Chicken falls under the Baking & Desserts 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.

Crisp-Skinned Bourbon Chicken

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