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Bourbon Street Chicken Recipe Easy Authentic Cajun Flavor at Home

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This Bourbon Street chicken recipe delivers smoky, spicy, and slightly sweet Cajun flavors with tender chicken thighs seared and simmered in a rich sauce. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or impressing guests with authentic New Orleans taste.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper)
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup bourbon (60 ml, optional)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (120 ml)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, black pepper, and brown sugar. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  2. Slice yellow onion and green bell pepper thinly. Mince garlic cloves.
  3. Heat olive or avocado oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter once oil shimmers.
  4. Sear chicken thighs in the pan without crowding for 4-5 minutes per side until browned and crust forms. Remove chicken and set aside.
  5. In the same pan, sauté onions and bell peppers for 3-4 minutes until softened and starting to caramelize. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Pour bourbon into the pan to deglaze, scraping browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes to cook off alcohol.
  7. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and hot sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  8. Return chicken to the pan, nestling it into the sauce and veggies. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and sauce thickens.
  9. Remove lid, increase heat slightly, and cook for 2 more minutes to reduce sauce to a sticky glaze.
  10. Sprinkle chopped parsley over the dish before serving.

Notes

Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking chicken. Let sauce reduce to a sticky glaze for best texture. If bourbon is omitted, substitute with extra chicken broth and a splash of apple cider vinegar. Avoid overcrowding the pan when searing to maintain high heat and develop a good crust.

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