BBQ Bourbon Chicken

This recipe takes boring grilled chicken to a whole new level! The inspiration came from the popular mall dish, Bourbon Chicken, a dish I used to get as a teenager at my local mall’s Cajun-themed Chinese restaurant. I served it over cauliflower rice, but it would also be great with brown rice. Other chicken recipes we love are Grilled Chicken Shawarma and Grilled Chicken Salad with peanut vinaigrette.

Rather than stir frying, and using all that oil and sugar they typically use in the dish, I lightened it up and made it on the grill with a lot less sugar. This chicken is so deliciously flavorful with hints of bourbon flavor.

What kind of bourbon to use for cooking?

I save my better Bourbon like Knob Creek for sipping, and use cheaper Bourbon like Jim Beam, Wild Turkey or Old Crow for cooking with.

Tips for making the BEST Grilled Bourbon Chicken

The longer it marinates the better it tastes! I marinaded it for 12 hours but you can even do it overnight. If you don’t have a gas grill, you can make this on a grill pan or under the broiler. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs would be great in place of chicken breasts. Increase the cook time to about 20 minutes, turning often if doing so. To make without alcohol you can eliminate the bourbon.

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