Sticky Maple Bourbon Chicken Skewers

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    6 mins

  • Brining time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    11 mins

  • Servings

    20

  • Calories

    53 kcal

  • Course

    Snacks

  • Cuisine

    American

Sticky Maple Bourbon Chicken Skewers

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

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  • 2 cups water hot
  • ¼ cup table salt
  • 2 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 cup ice
  • 1 cup water cold
  • 4 chicken breast skinless and boneless
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the maple bourbon sauce

  • 3 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoon bourbon
  • 1 tablespoon butter salted

For garnish

  • parsley or thyme, fresh

Instructions

  1. 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)
  2. Slice each chicken breast into 5 thin strips and thread each strip onto a wooden skewer.
  3. Set aside to brine for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
  4. After the four hours, drain and pat the skewers dry.
  5. 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.

  1. Add the maple syrup, bourbon and butter to a small saucepan.
  2. Heat over a medium heat until bubbling and slightly thickened. (see note 2)
  3. 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 (2%) 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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