Bourbon Marinade Recipe
Overview:
This Bourbon Marinade is a delightful blend of flavors that infuses your choice of meat with a tantalizing taste. With just the right amount of sweetness and savory notes, it’s perfect for enhancing the natural flavors of chicken or pork. Marinate overnight for optimal taste absorption, then bake to tender perfection. Finish it off with a rich, creamy sauce reduction for a truly mouthwatering experience.
- Preparation Time: 24 hours
- Cooking Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 25 hours 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Calories: 451.4 per serving
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 4 chicken breasts
Instructions:
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Prepare Marinade: In a bowl, combine ground ginger, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and garlic powder.
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Marinate Meat: Place the chicken breasts in a shallow baking dish or tupperware container. Pour the marinade over the meat, ensuring it’s completely coated. Cover and refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to meld.
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Preheat Oven: When ready to cook, preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
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Bring to Room Temperature: Take the marinated meat out of the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature. This ensures even cooking.
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Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven. If using chicken, bake for 1 hour. For pork chops, bake for 1 1/2 hours. Remember to turn the meat over halfway through the cooking time for even browning.
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Keep Warm: Once cooked, remove the meat from the baking dish and keep it warm.
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Prepare Sauce: Strain the remaining marinade into a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until it’s reduced by half.
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Add Butter: Once the sauce has reduced, remove it from the heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of butter to create a creamy texture.
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Serve: Plate the cooked meat and drizzle with the creamy bourbon sauce.
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 451.4
- Fat: 13.5g
- Saturated Fat: 3.9g
- Cholesterol: 92.8mg
- Sodium: 439.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 34.7g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Sugar: 30.1g
- Protein: 30.4g
Tips:
- For added depth of flavor, consider using bourbon-infused Worcestershire sauce.
- Don’t skip the step of bringing the meat to room temperature before baking, as it ensures even cooking.
- Serve with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad for a complete meal experience.
This Bourbon Marinade recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions when you want to impress your guests with minimal effort and maximum flavor! 🍗🥃
