Golden Corral Bourbon Street Chicken Copycat
Description
Sweet, sticky, and savory, this copycat version of Golden Corral’s Bourbon Street Chicken brings bold flavor right to your kitchen. Perfectly marinated chicken thighs are air-fried or pan-seared and coated in a thick, garlicky glaze—just like the restaurant favorite. Serve it over rice, noodles, or veggies for a quick and satisfying meal the whole family will love!
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, or boneless skinless chicken breast
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup apple juice, or apple cider
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch, + 1 tablespoon water, optional, for thickening sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, apple juice, garlic, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes. Add chicken thighs and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for best results.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F for 3–5 minutes. Remove chicken from the marinade and place in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 14–16 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken reaches 165°F internally.
- While the chicken cooks, pour the leftover marinade into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5–7 minutes. To thicken, stir in a cornstarch slurry and simmer until glossy.
- Slice the chicken and drizzle with the sticky glaze. Serve over rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables. Garnish with sliced green onions if desired.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 341kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 36gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 162mgSodium: 1307mgPotassium: 587mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 79IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 2mg