CAJUN BOURBON CHICKEN

Cajun Bourbon Chicken image

Provided by gailanng

Categories Chicken

Time 6h25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup Bourbon
1 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
1 pinch hot red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon molasses
3 garlic cloves, smashed
2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
6 chicken thighs
6 chicken drumsticks
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

Combine all ingredients (except chicken) for marinade (may be processed in a blender). Set aside 1/2 cup of this marinade in a clean jar (do not use the 1/2 cup set aside to marinate chicken - this portion will be used for basting the chicken during the grilling). Keep refrigerated.
Put marinade into a Ziploc bag with chicken pieces and distribute evenly. Marinate chicken for 6-12 hours in refrigerator, turning occasionally.
Remove chicken from marinade and drain. Allow to sit at room temperature while grill heats up. Grill over medium high heat (grill open) for 5 minutes, then close grill and reduce heat; continue cooking over low heat, for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is done (juices will run clear when pierced with a fork). Baste with 1/2 cup fresh marinade every few minutes, turning chicken to cook both sides evenly.
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547.1, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 138.1, Sodium 2821.9, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 20.6, Protein 35.9