Sticky Maple Bourbon Chicken Skewers
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Sticky Maple Bourbon Chicken Skewers
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Sweet, salty, buttery and deeply Sticky Maple Bourbon Chicken Skewers. These are a delicious finger food perfect for a party or watching the game. Or serve them with fries for dinner!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups hot water
- ¼ cup table salt
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup ice
- 1 cup cold water
- 4 chicken breasts - skinless and boneless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the maple bourbon sauce
- 3 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon bourbon
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
For garnish
- fresh parsley or thyme
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Instructions
- Dissolve the table salt and sugar in the hot water. Once fully dissolved, add the ice and cold water, then transfer the brine to a shallow baking dish. (see note 1)
- Slice each chicken breast into 5 thin strips and thread each strip onto a wooden skewer.
- Set aside to brine for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
- After the four hours, drain and pat the skewers dry.
- Drizzle with the olive oil and then grill over a medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes a side.
To make the maple bourbon sauce.
- Add the maple syrup, bourbon and butter to a small saucepan.
- Heat over a medium heat until bubbling and slightly thickened. (see note 2)
- The sauce will thicken as it stands.
Notes
- Use a baking dish long enough to fit your wooden skewers.
- The sauce should have the constancy of heavy cream.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
53kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
1448mg
(60%)
Potassium
90mg
(3%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
25IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
6mg
(1%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 53 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 53kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 1448mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 90mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 25IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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