sweet smoky cajun bourbon bbq chicken
This is awesome BBQ sauce. You need lots of napkins with this
prep time
15 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Grill
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 6 - chicken thighs bone in
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 large shallot chopped
- 1/2 cup bourbon whiskey
- 1 cup chili sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
- 1 stick cold butter cut into 8 pieces
How To Make sweet smoky cajun bourbon bbq chicken
-
Step 1Place olive oil in large skillet. Season chicken with salt and place in olive oil and sear to get the skin brown and crispy. Remove chicken and transfer to a baking pan with a rack or set aside to cook on grill.
-
Step 2In the same skillet you cooked the chicken deglaze with 1/4 cup Bourbon Whiskey scraping up bits. Add the shallots and garlic and cook until softened.
-
Step 3Mix together the remaining ingredients except butter with the other 1/4 cup Bourbon. Add to pan and cook until thickened a bit.
-
Step 4Slowly add the butter one pat at a time whisking constantly and let each pat melt before adding another. Keep whisking to incorporate all the butter.
-
Step 5Brush the chicken with the sauce and place in preheated 400 degree oven. Continue to baste with sauce turning the chicken until done about 20 minutes.
-
Step 6Tip: This recipe is best when the chicken is cooked on a rack or grill because of the richness of the sauce. It tends to be too oily if the chicken sets in its own juices while it bakes.
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
Discover More
Comment & Reviews
ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes