Best Boozy Bourbon Chicken Marinade Recipes

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BROWN SUGAR BOURBON MARINADE



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Tangy, rich, & sweet, this Brown Sugar Bourbon Marinade recipe is a whiskey lover's dream! Its bourbon-forward flavor is offset with rich, tangy balsamic, & a little bit of brown sugar creates crave-worthy caramelized char on the grill. Use it to elevate anything you throw on the grill this summer - chicken, steak, pork chops, kabobs, & more!

Provided by Jess Larson

Categories     Sauces & Condiments

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds meat or veggies of choice
½ cup bourbon (see Recipe Notes)
⅓ cup brown sugar, firmly packed
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
1 teaspoon dried rosemary (or 1 tablespoon freshly chopped)
optional: pinch crushed red pepper flakes
kosher salt & ground black pepper, to season

Steps:

  • Add the bourbon, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, mustard, garlic, rosemary, & crushed red pepper flakes, if using, to a bowl or jar. Season with 2 teaspoons kosher salt & ground black pepper, as desired. Whisk or shake to combine.
  • Pour the bourbon marinade over your meat or veggies of choice. Marinate at least 6 hours or up to overnight.
  • as desired. Enjoy!

BOURBON CHICKEN



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Bourbon chicken is a kind of Cajun and Asian hybrid dish that's evolved over the years in Chinese take-out restaurants and local mall food courts.

Provided by Bill

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken breast ((cut into 1-inch chunks))
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
1 teaspoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
½ cup warm chicken stock or water
½ teaspoon sesame oil
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 slice ginger
2 cloves garlic ((minced))
¼ cup onion ((minced))
2 tablespoons bourbon
1 tablespoon cornstarch ((mixed with 2 tablespoons water))
1 scallion ((chopped))

Steps:

  • Start by marinating the chicken. Mix 3 tablespoons water and 1 teaspoon soy sauce with the chicken chunks, working it with your hands until the chicken has absorbed all of the liquid. Adding water and soy sauce to the chicken (especially true if using chicken breast) results in a moist and tender chicken experience!
  • Once the chicken has absorbed the liquid, mix 2 teaspoons of cornstarch into the chicken until well combined and set aside.
  • Mix the sauce ingredients by combining the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, dark brown sugar, chicken stock or water, sesame oil and white pepper and set aside.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan on high heat until just smoking, and spread the chicken evenly. Let the chicken sear on one side for 1 minute. Use a metal wok spatula (you can also use a rubber spatula if you can't use metal utensils on your pan) to turn the chicken and sear another minute. Turn off the heat and move the seared chicken to a plate. Set aside.
  • Return the wok to medium heat and immediately add the ginger (if using), garlic, and minced onion. Stir-fry for 20 seconds or until the onion is translucent, taking care not to burn the mixture.
  • Stir in the bourbon to deglaze the wok, most all of the alcohol will cook off leaving the flavor behind. After 30 seconds or so, pour in the sauce mixture and stir to further deglaze the sides of the wok. Once the sauce comes to a simmer, add the chicken back to the wok. Stir until the sauce comes back to a simmer and gradually stir in the cornstarch and water mixture (stir it up first, as the cornstarch may have settled).
  • Continue to stir and cook until the sauce has thickened enough to coat a spoon. At this point, you can remove the smashed piece of ginger or warn your guests so there are no surprises! Stir in the scallions and serve with steamed white rice!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 583 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BOURBON CHICKEN



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A favorite named after Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Louisiana and for the bourbon whiskey ingredient; although this dish, sold as Cajun-style cuisine in malls all over America, is reported to be nothing of the kind (not genuine Creole or Cajun fare)! Note: If you double the recipe, make sure that the chicken is still in a single layer. Laissez les bons temps rouler!

Provided by Lucy Loo

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Healthy

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon ground ginger
4 ounces soy sauce
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
½ cup packed brown sugar
⅜ cup bourbon
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts in a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a small bowl combine the ginger, soy sauce, onion flakes, sugar, bourbon and garlic powder. Mix together and pour mixture over chicken. Cover dish and place in refrigerator. Marinate overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Remove dish from refrigerator and remove cover. Bake in the preheated oven, basting frequently, for 1 1/2 hours or until chicken is well browned and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.2 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 29.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 1663.6 mg, Sugar 27.9 g

BOOZY BOURBON CHICKEN



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" A favorite named after Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Louisiana and for the bourbon whiskey ingredient; although this dish, sold as Cajun-style cuisine in malls all over America, is reported to be nothing of the kind (not genuine Creole or Cajun fare)! Note: If you double the recipe, make sure that the chicken is still in a single layer. Laissez les bons temps rouler! " Found at

Provided by Mark O.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time P1DT1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 chicken breasts
1 teaspoon ground ginger
4 ounces soy sauce
2 tablespoons minced dried onion
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3/8 cup Bourbon
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a small bowl combine the ginger, soy sauce, onion flakes, sugar, bourbon and garlic powder.
  • Mix together and pour mixture over chicken.
  • Cover dish and place in refrigerator.
  • Marinate overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Remove dish from refrigerator and remove cover.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, basting frequently, for 1 1/2 hours or until chicken is well browned and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.9, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 1686.8, Carbohydrate 31, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 27.9, Protein 33.5

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