Zesty Citrus Brown Sugar Bourbon Chicken Recipes

BOURBON CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a medium sized skillet over medium high heat add the olive oil and chicken. Cook until brown and no longer pink.
• In a small bowl whisk together bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic. Whisk together cornstarch and water and add to the sauce.
• Pour the sauce over the chicken and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens up. Serve over rice and garnish with chopped green onions if desired.

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.

DIJON BROWN SUGAR BOURBON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix Marinade Mix, oil, water and mustard in small bowl. Reserve 2 tablespoons marinade for brushing. Place chicken in large resealable plastic bag or glass dish. Add remaining marinade; turn to coat well.
• Refrigerate 30 minutes or longer for extra flavor. Remove chicken from marinade. Discard any remaining marinade.
• Grill chicken over medium heat with lid closed 30 to 40 minutes or until cooked through, turning occasionally and brushing with reserved marinade.

STOVE TOP BOURBON CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, add the bourbon to the cornstarch and stir until the cornstarch has dissolved.
• Add the rest of the ingredients except the chicken and oil, and stir again until the sugar has dissolved. Then set the sauce aside.
• Coat both sides of the thawed chicken breast with the olive oil and fry for 4 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F Remove the chicken and cut into bite size pieces.
• Put the chicken back into the pan, along with the sauce and simmer over low heat until the sauce starts to bubble.
• Serve with rice or noodles.

GARLIC-BROWN SUGAR CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, and sear until brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove chicken to a plate.
• Melt remaining butter in the skillet. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar, honey, oregano, thyme, and basil until well combined. Return chicken to the skillet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 25 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

GRILLED BROWN SUGAR BOURBON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix Marinade Mix, oil, vinegar and water in small bowl. Reserve 2 tablespoons marinade. Place chicken in large resealable plastic bag or glass dish. Add remaining marinade; turn to coat well.
• Refrigerate 15 minutes or longer for extra flavor. Remove chicken from marinade. Discard any remaining marinade.
• Grill chicken over medium heat 6 to 7 minutes per side or until cooked through, turning occasionally and brushing with reserved marinade.