I don't know where it came from, but I wanted to make chicken made with Jack Daniels, however we didn't have any, but the bourbon we did have would do! So, off to Publix I went to get a pieced chicken (because a full chicken was not on my list of things to babysit):
1 whole chicken, pieced
1/2 cup bourbon
4Tbsp molasses
1/2tsp salt (to taste)
1/2tsp fresh white pepper (to taste)
1/2tsp garlic powder (to taste)
1/2tsp onion powder (to taste)
Pinch of cayenne (if you want some heat)
Heat your over to 400f. Rinse the chicken under running water, place in a deep baking dish, and pat dry. Rub each piece with olive oil, then season with a bit of salt and pepper. Place in the dish in your oven and bake.
While the chicken cooks, pour the bourbon and molasses in a small sauce pot. Once the sauce begins to bubble (SAFETY NOTE: Follow any and all safety precautions! Lighting alcohol on fire can be very dangerous, so be extremely careful, or just plain don't do it!) light with a long lighter to quickly burn off the alcohol. Add in the rest of the ingredients, tasting as you go, and simmer over low heat for 10-20 minutes, or until it will coat the back of a spoon. It will be the consistency of honey.
Just before the chicken is completely cooked (any sooner and you run the risk of the sugars burning, and no one likes the taste of burned sugar!), brush some of the sauce over each piece. Do this 2-3 times. Once the chicken has reached proper temperature, remove the dish fro the oven and allow the chicken to rest some before slicing or serving. I also made simple buttermilk biscuits and steamed broccoli. Hope you enjoy!
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