Mall-Style Cajun Cafe Bourbon Chicken (Easy Copycat)
Sweet, savory bourbon-glazed chicken that tastes just like your favorite food court classic - ready in under an hour with simple ingredients.
Servings 4
Calories 454kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound Chicken leg or thigh meat cut in bite size chunks
- 4 ounces Soy sauce
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Powdered ginger
- 2 tablespoons Dried minced onion
- 1/2 cup Jim Beam Bourbon Whiskey
- 2 tablespoons White wine
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Cornstarch
Instructions
- Mix all the marinade ingredients and pour over chicken pieces in a bowl.
- Cover and refrigerate (stirring often) for several hours (best overnight).
- Bake chicken at 350 degrees for one hour in a single layer, basting every 10 minutes.
- Remove chicken. Scrape pan juices with all the brown bits into a frying pan.
- Heat, and add 2 tablespoons white wine.
- Make a cornstarch slurry by combining water and corn starch together. Mix this well. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the skillet with the pan juices. Stir until the sauce thickens.
- Stir and add chicken. Cook for 1 minute and serve.
Recipe Tips
For authentic mall food court flavor, don't skimp on the marinating time – overnight produces the best results. The bourbon adds complexity without making the dish taste alcoholic, as the alcohol cooks off during baking. If you prefer a spicier version, add 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes to the marinade. For a thicker sauce, you can add more cornstarch slurry, but add it gradually to avoid making the sauce too thick.
Nutrition
Calories: 454kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 1679mg | Potassium: 329mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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