The Great Bourbon chicken Recipe

Bourbon chicken is a dish named after Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Louisiana and for the Bourbon part. The dish is generally found at Cajun-themed Chinese restaurants. This recipe incorporates soy sauce, tan sugar, ginger, and Bourbon in the base, and the chicken is marinated in this sauce. 

Basic Information

     Prep Time : 15 min

    Cook Time: 20 min
   Servings    : 4 people

Ingredients:

• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/8 cup bourbon
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
• 4 ounces soy sauce

Preparations:

1.     First Place chicken breasts in a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a small bowl combine the ginger, soy      sauce, onion flakes, sugar, and bourbon and garlic powder.

2.     Mix together and pour mixture over chicken.

3.     Cover dish and place in refrigerator. Marinate overnight.

4.     Preheat oven to 325° degrees F (165° degrees C).

5.     Remove dish from refrigerator and remove cover.

6.     Bake in the preheated oven, basting frequently, for 1 1/2 hours or until chicken is well browned and juices run clear.