Minty Boozy Chicken Recipes

BOOZY BOURBON CHICKEN

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.

MINTY YOGURT CHICKEN

Steps:

• Slash the chicken flesh at regular intervals with a sharp knife and place in a bowl.
• Mix together the honey, lemon juice, yogurt, salt and pepper and half the mint.
• Spoon the marinade over the chicken and leave to marinate for 30 minutes.
• Line the broiler pan with foil and cook the chicken under a medium-hot broiler until thoroughly cooked and golden brown, turning the chicken occasionally during cooking.
• Sprinkle with the remaining mint and serve.

MINTY, BOOZY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter with 1 tablespoon of the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced onion, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper, turn the heat down to low, and saute for about 10 minutes, until the onion softens. Transfer the mixture to a blender, then add the mint and cilantro, zests, juices, and rum and puree. Reserve 1/2 cup of the puree and use the rest to marinate the chicken for a few hours in the refrigerator.
• Preheat the oven to 400˚F. Melt the remaining butter with the remaining oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces, working in batches if necessary, and brown both sides, about 10 minutes.
• When nicely browned, transfer the chicken pieces with tongs to a plate. In the same skillet, cook the sliced onion gently for a few minutes, until slightly softened. Return the chicken to the skillet, skin side down, salt and pepper liberally, and pour the marinade over them. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
• Using tongs, flip each piece over, return to the oven, and bake for another 30 minutes, or until the chicken-especially thighs, if you're using them-is fully cooked. Remove the chicken and transfer to a serving platter. Pour the reserved 1/2 cup puree into the pan and mix it around with a spatula. Pour this sauce over the chicken. Serve with lime wedges and a small bowl of salt to pass around.