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Bourbon Chicken (The Real One!)

Here's how you make Bourbon Chicken (The Real One!)
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 6h
  • Cook: 40-45m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs (6 thighs, I used bone-in skinless)
  • 3/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 6 tablespoons oil
  • 5 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 6 tablespoons bourbon
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon crushed fresh gingerroot (fresh, not dried!)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • Green onions, sliced
  • Cooked rice
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • FOR THE MARIATING

  • Step 1: The chicken must be totally dry before using it for this recipe.

  • Step 2: Combine the soy sauce, oil, vinegar, bourbon, and brown sugar in a bowl. Whisk until combined. Place the chicken in a baking dish (a casserole pan or something with high sides) with lid and pour the sauce over the chicken. Toss in the ginger, garlic, and half of the green onions. Cover and marinate 6-8 hours.

  • WHEN READY TO COOK

  • Step 3: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Uncover the chicken and bake directly in the marinade for 40-45 minutes, basting the chicken with the sauce periodically and/or turning the pieces upside down to get them baking in the sauce on both sides.

  • Step 4: When the chicken is done, turn the oven temperature to broil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes to get a nice, browned exterior on the chicken. Serve with any extra sauce and scallions, over rice.

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