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Copycat Golden Corral Bourbon Street Chicken
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One of the most popular items at Golden Corral is the bourbon chicken. No need to stand in line at the buffet with this copycat recipe.
serves/makes:
ready in:
over 5 hrs
over 5 hrs
21 reviews
1 comment
ingredients
1 pound chicken leg or thigh meat, cut into bite-size chunks
4 ounces soy sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon powdered ginger
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
1/2 cup Jim Beam bourbon whiskey
2 tablespoons white wine
directions
Mix all the marinade ingredients and pour over chicken pieces in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate (stirring often) for several hours (best overnight).
Bake chicken at 350 degrees F for 1 hour in a single layer, basting every 10 minutes. Remove chicken. Scrape pan juices with all the brown bits into a frying pan. Heat, and add white wine. Stir and add chicken. Cook for 5 minutes and serve.
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nikibone
nutrition data
282 calories, 6 grams fat, 22 grams carbohydrates, 18 grams protein per serving.
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reviews & comments
December 12, 2018
I used orange Juice instead bourbon....family fav
December 3, 2016
I dont get to Golden Corral but once a year, and I tried this tonight and fell in love with it, I came right home and googled for a recipe. I wonder, has anyone tried this in a crockpot? If so how long did you cook it?
August 11, 2016
I tasted the Bourbon chicken,I had my husband take a bit of mine.We both decided we both loved it so much that I wanted the recipe.
April 26, 2016
AMAZING! I have tired other recipes to make the GC chicken and well none of them compare to this. Next time I need to make a triple batch!
November 7, 2014
it's just not right how good this recipe is. it's a rare thing to find something all my kids will eat. it's even more rare that i use "garlic powder" and "dried minced onion." but in spite of all my best judgment, the recipe actually works as is. (although i use makers mark, not jim beam) . ;-)
February 28, 2014
I made this tonight and it was very good. Normally, when preparing a recipe for the first time, I follow the recipe exactly. Unfortunately, I had no wine and just below the amount needed for the bourbon. After reading the reviews, I reduced the bourbon to 1/3 cup and doubled the rest of the marinade ingredients. I substituted apple juice for the wine as people had commented on how salty the recipe was and I didn't want to add more salt with chicken broth. Over all, this was a pleasing entree that was served over jasmine rice. I think I will keep the recipe as is because the bourbon was extremely noticeable to the kids. Thank you for sharing and giving me a good place to start with your recipe.
November 5, 2013
Too much bourbon I think but overall good. Cutting it in half would be more than enough.
July 5, 2013
Between this recipe and the crab salad copycat here on the site I'm set with my favorite golden corral recipes! Thank you!
October 25, 2011
I liked this recipe. Based on comments I read, I reduced the bourbon from 1/2 cup to 1/3 cup. Next time I will reduce it to 1/4 and may do as someone else suggested and add orange juice. Overall though, it was good and I will make it again.
March 17, 2011
This is dead on. Everybody loved it but my Grand baby it was a bit much for her. I did cut the Bourbon in half and instead of white wine I replaced it with chicken broth. I only let it marinate for about 7 hours. Thanks I will be making this again.
November 13, 2009
I cut the burbon in half otherwise it is to strong. I also cook it over the cooktop with olive oil. It just seems quicker to me. All in all it is a good reciepe. My family loves it and it is a must at my house, at least once a week.
March 31, 2009
I made this but i found it to be a littly salt do anyone knows what to do to avoid the salty taste.
I made this recipe and I have a question. Do you drain the marinade before you put the chicken in the oven? The recipe does not specify and it states to baste every ten minutes. Thank You, Cindy
August 24, 2008
I tried it the night before brining it to our church. Made more the next day and used less bourbon and cooked the white wine a lot more at the end. There wasn't a crumb left in the dish. I served it over Jasmine rice and had requests for the next time we have a pot luck! A+ Recipe!
August 16, 2008
I used a few tablespoons of sesame seed oil in the marinade to give it more flavor and keep it from getting dry.I also used reduced sodium Tamari instead of Soy sauce, Tamari is a richer aged soy, much better. Also I used some fresh squeezed orange juice in addition to the bourbon - I was afraid the liqour taste would be too strong after reading the reviews. It turned out great! Although I know this is NOT Golden Corrals recipe, with or without my subbing.
July 7, 2008
This is one of my favs. I like mine a little sweeter so I added just a touch more of brown sugar. my family loves it. I make mine with cheddar mashed potato's, side salad, and rolls.
June 23, 2008
I thought the bourbon chicken was great, can't wait to try the recipe on my family.
November 23, 2007
I don not recommend this recipe, it was too strong. Couldn't finish, a waste and disappointment!
June 4, 2007
This was an ok recipe. Don't get me wrong it was good but it was just too strong. The next time I make this I will cut the bourbon in half and not marinate it so long. It had a very strong flavor. Too strong if you ask us. It was close in taste with what you get at Golden Coral.
March 21, 2007
I work at golden Corral this isnt our recipe but it is alot better than ours i have to say i use it in my own home
November 17, 2006
I made this as an appetizer for a party and everybody loved it! It was really good.
September 30, 2006
I was very pleased with the flavor of this recipe! My entire family (kids included!!) enjoyed the chicken over rice. My friends and family have asked for the recipe and I have shared it many times.