Mall-Style Cajun Cafe Bourbon Chicken (Easy Copycat)

Name: Mall-Style Cajun Cafe Bourbon Chicken (Easy Copycat)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1 pound Chicken leg or thigh meat; 4 ounces soy sauce; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon powdered ginger; 2 tablespoons dried minced onion; 1/2 cup Jim Beam Bourbon Whiskey; 2 tablespoons white wine; 2 tablespoons water; 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings
4
Calories
454 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Mall-Style Cajun Cafe Bourbon Chicken (Easy Copycat)

Yvette Arnold

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Sweet, savory bourbon-glazed chicken that tastes just like your favorite food court classic - ready in under an hour with simple ingredients.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound Chicken leg or thigh meat cut in bite size chunks
4 ounces soy sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon powdered ginger
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
1/2 cup Jim Beam Bourbon Whiskey
2 tablespoons white wine
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

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Instructions

Mix all the marinade ingredients and pour over chicken pieces in a bowl.
Cover and refrigerate (stirring often) for several hours (best overnight).
Bake chicken at 350 degrees for one hour in a single layer, basting every 10 minutes.
Remove chicken. Scrape pan juices with all the brown bits into a frying pan.
Heat, and add 2 tablespoons white wine.
Make a cornstarch slurry by combining water and corn starch together. Mix this well. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the skillet with the pan juices. Stir until the sauce thickens.
Stir and add chicken. Cook for 1 minute and serve.

Notes

For authentic mall food court flavor, don't skimp on the marinating time – overnight produces the best results. The bourbon adds complexity without making the dish taste alcoholic, as the alcohol cooks off during baking. If you prefer a spicier version, add 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes to the marinade. For a thicker sauce, you can add more cornstarch slurry, but add it gradually to avoid making the sauce too thick.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 454kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 111mg (37%) Sodium 1679mg (70%) Potassium 329mg (9%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin A 90IU (2%) Vitamin C 0.3mg (0%) Calcium 38mg (4%) Iron 1.7mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 454 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	454kcal	23%
Carbohydrates	30g	10%
Protein	21g	42%
Fat	18g	28%
Saturated Fat	5g	25%
Cholesterol	111mg	37%
Sodium	1679mg	70%
Potassium	329mg	7%
Fiber	0g	0%
Sugar	27g	54%
Vitamin A	90IU	2%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	0%
Calcium	38mg	4%
Iron	1.7mg	9%