Bayou Sam's Bourbon Chicken

Dairy Free
Health score
8%
Bayou Sam's Bourbon Chicken
130 min.
6
1025kcal

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Welcome to the vibrant world of Bayou Sam's Bourbon Chicken, a dish that brings the rich flavors of the South right to your table! This delightful recipe is perfect for those who appreciate a good balance of sweet and savory, with a kick of spice that will tantalize your taste buds. The star of the show is, of course, the bourbon, which infuses the chicken with a deep, smoky flavor that pairs beautifully with the sweetness of dark brown sugar and honey.

Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply looking to elevate your weeknight dinner, this dish is sure to impress. With its dairy-free profile, it caters to a variety of dietary preferences, making it a versatile choice for any occasion. The preparation methods allow for flexibility—grill it for that perfect char or bake it for a hands-off approach. Either way, the result is tender, juicy chicken enveloped in a luscious sauce that you won't be able to resist.

Serve it alongside some Lemon Pepper Parboiled Rice and Soul Beans for a complete meal that embodies the spirit of Southern cooking. And don’t forget to save some of that rich sauce for drizzling over grilled scallops or as a dipping sauce for your favorite sides. Dive into this culinary adventure and let Bayou Sam's Bourbon Chicken transport you to the heart of the bayou!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup bourbon 
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground pepper finely
  • 12 medium strips. 
  • 2.5 cups t brown sugar dark
  • tablespoon demi glace 
  • tablespoons dehydrated onion dried
  • teaspoons garlic powder 
  • teaspoons ground ginger 
  • tablespoons honey 
  • tablespoons blackstrap molasses 
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt 
  • cup soya sauce 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper white
  • 0.3 cup wine 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • grill

Directions

  1. Cut chicken into bite size pieces and place in a bowl.2
  2. Mix all the sauce/marinade ingredients (except white wine and demi-glace) well and pour half over chicken. Reserving the other half for sauce. Cover and refrigerate (stirring often) for several hours (best overnight).3 Two methods of preparation.4 The best method is to heat a flat griddle on your grill to high heat, drizzle a little peanut oil just before placing chicken down.
  3. Drain marinated chicken and cook a couple minutes on each side or stir frying. Getting a good char on the edges adds to the flavor, so let it set a minute or two.5
  4. Heat reserved sauce that was set aside, adding the white wine and demi-glace, stir to incorporate well. Low simmer about 10 minutes.
  5. Serve as a dipping sauce, pour on dirty rice or Orzo.6 Or.7 Second method is bake chicken at 375 for 50 minutes in a single layer, basting every 10 minutes.
  6. Remove chicken. Scrape pan juices with all the brown bits into reserved sauce, add white wine and demi-glace and low simmer 10 minutes.8 Great with Lemon Pepper Parboiled Rice and Soul Beans.9 Sauce is also great reduced and used as a drizzle with grilled scallops.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1025kcal
Protein17.14%
Fat34.7%
Carbs48.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.71
Glycemic Load
10.81
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
22.058260886565%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.1mg
Epicatechin
0.07mg
Hesperetin
0.05mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1024.98kcal
51.25%
Fat:37.83g
58.21%
Saturated Fat:10.17g
63.53%
Carbohydrates:118.14g
39.38%
Net Carbohydrates:117.29g
42.65%
Sugar:112.1g
124.56%
Cholesterol:221.48mg
73.83%
Sodium:2610.33mg
113.49%
Alcohol:8.05g
100%
Alcohol %:2.41%
100%
Protein:42.04g
84.09%
Selenium:46.91µg
67.02%
Vitamin B3:12.41mg
62.07%
Vitamin B6:1.05mg
52.47%
Phosphorus:430.98mg
43.1%
Manganese:0.79mg
39.74%
Vitamin B5:2.72mg
27.19%
Potassium:937mg
26.77%
Magnesium:105.18mg
26.3%
Vitamin B12:1.45µg
24.11%
Iron:4.18mg
23.2%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
22.03%
Zinc:3.21mg
21.42%
Copper:0.3mg
15.21%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
14.14%
Calcium:138.4mg
13.84%
Vitamin A:384.83IU
7.7%
Vitamin K:5.27µg
5.02%
Folate:18.94µg
4.73%
Vitamin E:0.63mg
4.22%
Fiber:0.85g
3.42%
Vitamin C:1.75mg
2.13%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.51%
Source:Food.com