Applebee's Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp
Applebee's bourbon chicken and shrimp recipe is a favorite for people who love street-style food. Follow the instructions above for the homemade version.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 1–2 tablespoons of unfiltered, extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 cup apple juice or cider
- 1/4 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 minced and smashed garlic clove
- 1/4 teaspoon of dry crushed red pepper
- 1/3 cup of light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 cup of water
- 1 tablespoon of vinegar
- 1/2 cup of bourbon
- Sugar and salt for your cajun spice
Instructions
- Begin by combining the cinnamon, ground cloves, apple juice, grated ginger, minced garlic, dry crushed red pepper, light brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, water, vinegar, and bourbon in a bowl. This will be your bourbon sauce.
- Season the chicken breasts with your preferred cajun spice, then coat them with olive oil.
- In a heated pan, add a small amount of butter and cook the minced garlic until it turns golden.
- Cook the shrimp in the butter and garlic until they reach your desired level of doneness. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set them aside.
- Clean the pan with a paper towel and add more butter. Cook the seasoned chicken breasts for 12–18 minutes or until they are fully cooked.
- Once the chicken is cooked, add the cooked shrimp back to the pan and pour the prepared bourbon sauce over the chicken and shrimp.
- Allow the sauce to simmer for a few minutes, letting the flavors meld together.
- Serve the Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp over garlic mashed red potatoes and sautéed mushrooms and onions.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken is essential for the flavor and texture.
- Consider using chicken thighs for a tastier and more tender result.
- A quick sear gives a fried taste without deep frying.
- The bourbon flavor won't cook off in the first 10-15 minutes, so be mindful of alcohol content.
- Serve with white rice to soak up the delicious bourbon chicken sauce.