Cajun Cafe Bourbon Chicken (Restaurant Copycat)
⏱️ 40 minutes👥 4-6 servings❤️ Taste: /10
Nutrition Facts
Calories
N/A
Protein
N/Ag
Carbs
N/Ag
Fiber
N/Ag
Health Benefits
Ingredients
- •- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- •- 1/2 cup bourbon whiskey
- •- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- •- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- •- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- •- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- •- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- •- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- •- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- •- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- •- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- •- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- •- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 11. Slice chicken thighs into 1-inch bite-sized pieces, ensuring uniform cut for even cooking.
- 22. Whisk bourbon, brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, and apple cider vinegar in a medium bowl until smooth and fully incorporated.
- 33. Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
- 44. Sear chicken pieces until golden brown and slightly crispy, approximately 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 55. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 66. Pour bourbon sauce over chicken, reducing heat to medium-low. Simmer uncovered until sauce thickens and chicken is fully cooked, about 12-15 minutes.
- 77. Sprinkle Cajun seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper during final 3 minutes of cooking.
- 88. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.