Cajun Cafe’s Bourbon Chicken Copycat Recipe
Recreate the bold, sweet, and savory flavors of Cajun Cafe’s Bourbon Chicken at home. Perfectly tender chicken marinated in a rich bourbon glaze for a mouthwatering dish.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- baking dish
- spatula
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken leg or thigh meat cut into bite-sized chunks
- 4 oz soy sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon powdered ginger
- 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
- ½ cup Jim Beam bourbon whiskey
- 2 tablespoons white wine
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, powdered ginger, dried minced onion, bourbon whiskey, and white wine to make the marinade.
- Place the chicken pieces in the bowl, ensuring they are fully coated with the marinade.
- Cover and refrigerate, stirring occasionally, for several hours or overnight for the best flavor.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Arrange the marinated chicken pieces in a single layer in a baking dish.
- Reserve the marinade for later use.
- Bake the chicken for 1 hour, basting with the reserved marinade every 10 minutes to keep the chicken moist and flavorful.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the baking dish.
- Scrape the pan juices, including all the browned bits, into a frying pan.
- Heat the pan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of white wine.
- Stir well and return the chicken to the pan, cooking for 1 minute to coat the chicken in the glaze.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or your favorite side dishes.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
Pair this Bourbon Chicken with steamed jasmine rice and sautéed green beans for a complete Cajun-inspired meal.
Wine Pairing:
A light Pinot Noir or a slightly sweet Riesling complements the rich bourbon glaze and sweet-savory flavors of the dish beautifully.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 320 kcal | Carbohydrates: 16 g | Protein: 24 g | Fat: 12 g | Fiber: 0.5 g | Sugar: 13 g | Salt: 1.8 g
