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Grilled Bourbon Chicken

Grilled Bourbon Chicken breasts are marinaded with soy sauce, Bourbon, brown sugar, ginger and spices then grilled until slightly caramelized on the outside and juicy on the inside.

Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 381 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese , Japanese

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup low sodium or gluten-free soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
  • 2 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (I like Bragg’s)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • Sliced scallions (for garnish)

Instructions

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  1. Place the chicken breasts, 1 at a time, in a Ziploc bag. Pound the chicken breast to an even thickness, being careful not to puncture the bag. Put breasts in the bag.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, apple sauce, onion, ginger, garlic, oil, bourbon, BBQ sauce, vinegar, brown sugar and red pepper flakes.
  3. Reserve and refrigerate 1/3 cup of the marinade and transfer the remainder to the Ziploc bag with the chicken. Refrigerate and marinate for at least 30 minutes or as long as overnight (the longer the better!! I marinated mine 12 hours).
  4. Preheat outdoor grill over medium high heat. Discard the marinade in the bag and grill the chicken for 4 minutes per side, or until chicken is cooked through.
  5. Transfer chicken to a plate, tent with foil and allow to rest while you make the sauce.
  6. Put reserved 1/3 cup marinade in a small sauce pan. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Once boiling, reduced heat to medium-low until sauce has thickened slightly, 5 to 6 minutes.
  7. Slice chicken breast, top with sauce, scallions and serve.

Notes

  • Nutritional info accounts for the marinade that gets tossed.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1breast Calories 381kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 12.5g (4%) Protein 51g (102%) Fat 9.5g (15%) Saturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Cholesterol 130mg (43%) Sodium 724.5mg (30%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 381

% Daily Value*

Serving 1breast
Calories 381kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 12.5g 4%
Protein 51g 102%
Fat 9.5g 15%
Saturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Cholesterol 130mg 43%
Sodium 724.5mg 30%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.