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Copycat Applebee’s Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp Recipe

September 5, 2021

Copycat Applebee’s Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp RecipeThis post may contain affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Make your own Applebee’s Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp at home with this EASY copycat recipe! Cajun-inspired chicken and blackened shrimp are cooked in a buttery garlic sauce, served with sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, and topped with parsley. Incredibly delicious served with a side of garlic mashed potatoes!

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2 What You Need to Make Applebee’s Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp
2.1 For the Cajun Seasoning:
2.2 For the Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp
2.3 To Serve:
3 Tips to Make the BEST Applebee’s Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp Copycat
4 Can You Freeze the Chicken & Shrimp Leftovers?
5 How to Make Applebee’s Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp
5.1 Make the Cajun Seasoning:
5.2 Make Applebee’s Bourbon Street Chicken:
5.3 Make Applebee’s Bourbon Street Shrimp:
5.4 Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
6 Looking for More Delicious Copycat Recipes?
7 Copycat Applebee’s Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp
7.1 Ingredients
7.1.1 For the Cajun Seasoning:
7.1.2 For the Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp:
7.1.3 To Serve:
7.2 Instructions
7.2.1 Make the Cajun Seasoning:
7.2.2 Make Applebee's Bourbon Street Chicken:
7.2.3 Make Applebee's Bourbon Street Shrimp:
7.2.4 Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:
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What You Need to Make Applebee’s Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp

For the Cajun Seasoning:

  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

For the Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp

  • 1 pound boneless chicken breast
  • 1 pound tail-on shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons canola or olive oil, divided
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken stock (or bone broth for extra protein)

To Serve:

  • sauteed mushrooms
  • caramelized onions
  • parsley, finely chopped (optional)
  • garlic mashed potatoes
  • lemon wedges

Tips to Make the BEST Applebee’s Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp Copycat

  • If you are using chicken breasts that are pretty large or thick, slice each one in half lengthwise to create thinner fillets. Not only will this save you time having to pound them, it also makes them more flavorful because there is more seasoning to meat ratio!
  • Don’t be afraid to really rub in the cajun seasoning!
  • If you want to cut down prep time even further, buy pre-made cajun seasoning.
  • When cooking your shrimp, do not over-crowd the pan! You want the shrimp to cook quickly and char on the outside without making them rubbery (as overcooking tends to do).

Can You Freeze the Chicken & Shrimp Leftovers?

Sure you can! Just double wrap whatever is left of your Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp with plastic wrap (make sure it’s securely sealed). Place it in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 2-3 months.

How to Make Applebee’s Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp

Make the Cajun Seasoning:

  1. In a large shallow bowl, combine all the cajun seasoning ingredients.
  2. Use tongs to toss the chicken and shrimp in the cajun seasoning, then drizzle them with 1 tablespoon of oil. Rub the remainder of the cajun seasoning evenly.
  3. Use immediately or cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the fridge for up to 24 hours (the longer you let it marinate, the more flavorful it will be!)

Make Applebee’s Bourbon Street Chicken:

  1. In a large nonstick skillet or pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat.
  2. Once hot, sear the chicken until golden brown (about 5-8 minutes) or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer.
  3. Remove the bourbon street chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate.

Make Applebee’s Bourbon Street Shrimp:

  1. In the same nonstick skillet or pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat.
  2. Once hot, cook the shrimp for about 2 minutes per side, or until charred and cooked through.
  3. Remove the bourbon street shrimp from the pan and set aside on a plate.

Make the Garlic Butter Sauce

  • Using the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Melt the remaining butter in the pan and sauté the garlic for 30-45 seconds, or until fragrant. Make sure to scrape any browned bits from the pan to avoid burning. Add in the chicken broth and let the mixture reduce for about 3 minutes, or until the mixture reaches a “sauce” consistency.
  • Turn off the heat, then drizzle the sauce over the chicken and shrimp.
  • Sprinkled with chopped parsley and a wedge of lemon. To make this the ultimate Applebee’s Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp copycat recipe, serve with a side of sauteed mushrooms, caramelized onions, and garlic mashed potatoes. ENJOY!

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Copycat applebees bourbon street chicken and shrimp

Copycat Applebee’s Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp

DWELL by Michelle
Make your own Applebee's Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp at home with this EASY copycat recipe! Cajun-inspired chicken and blackened shrimp are cooked in a buttery garlic sauce, served with sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, and topped with parsley. Incredibly delicious served with a side of garlic mashed potatoes!
5 from 10 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 357 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cajun Seasoning:

  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ⅓ tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper

For the Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp:

  • 1 pound boneless chicken breast
  • 1 pound tail-on shrimp , peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp canola or olive oil, divided
  • ⅓ cup butter
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • ¾ cup low-sodium chicken stock (or bone broth for extra protein)

To Serve:

  • sauteed mushrooms
  • caramelized onions
  • parsley , finely chopped (optional)
  • garlic mashed potatoes
  • lemon wedges

Instructions
 

Make the Cajun Seasoning:

  • In a large shallow bowl, combine all the cajun seasoning ingredients.
  • Use tongs to toss the chicken and shrimp in the cajun seasoning, then drizzle them with 1 tablespoon of oil. Rub the remainder of the cajun seasoning evenly.
  • Use immediately or cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the fridge for up to 24 hours (the longer you let it marinate, the more flavorful it will be!)

Make Applebee's Bourbon Street Chicken:

  • In a large nonstick skillet or pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat.
  • Once hot, sear the chicken until golden brown (about 5-8 minutes) or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer.
  • Remove the bourbon street chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate.

Make Applebee's Bourbon Street Shrimp:

  • In the same nonstick skillet or pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat.
  • Once hot, cook the shrimp for about 2 minutes per side, or until charred and cooked through.
  • Remove the bourbon street shrimp from the pan and set aside on a plate.

Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:

  • Using the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Melt the remaining butter in the pan and sauté the garlic for 30-45 seconds, or until fragrant. Make sure to scrape any browned bits from the pan to avoid burning. Add in the chicken broth and let the mixture reduce for about 3 minutes, or until the mixture reaches a "sauce" consistency.
  • Turn off the heat, then drizzle the sauce over the chicken and shrimp.
  • Sprinkled with chopped parsley and a wedge of lemon. To make this the ultimate Applebee's Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp copycat recipe, serve with a side of sauteed mushrooms, caramelized onions, and garlic mashed potatoes. ENJOY!
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Comments

  1. Xavier says

    May 12, 2022 at 10:34 am

    5 stars
    such an easy recipe. I’ve made it 5 times now and each time was a hit.

    Reply
  2. Jesslyn Kelcey says

    January 8, 2022 at 4:54 pm

    5 stars
    WOW, this will 100% go into our weekly dinner rotations. GREAT recipe!

    Reply
  3. Kassi Dodge says

    December 14, 2021 at 8:57 am

    5 stars
    I have made this recipe and will be making it again tonight!! Directions are easy to follow and the results…AMAZING!!! I definitely make extra sauce, we like sauce! Thanks for sharing Chef!! (Skipping the mushrooms and roasting some cauliflower in olive oil and Cajun seasonings!)

    Reply
  4. Michael White says

    December 6, 2021 at 9:46 am

    5 stars
    If I could give this recipe 20 stars, I would!

    Reply
  5. Ashley Donahue says

    November 12, 2021 at 6:23 pm

    5 stars
    Loved this recipe tried it tonight loved it !

    Reply
  6. Lily I says

    September 15, 2021 at 2:23 pm

    5 stars
    Very good flavors!

    Reply
  7. Irene S says

    September 14, 2021 at 12:20 pm

    5 stars
    Great recipe! The parents ate it last night for our Monday Night family meal and they kept saying how delicious it was. My husband ate all the leftovers for lunch today too and said it still tasted good.

    Reply
  8. Tom W says

    September 10, 2021 at 7:43 am

    5 stars
    I was just at Applebee’s the other day and had the Bourbon Street Chicken for the first time. I loved it! So I decided to try making my own and your recipe came up on Google so I made it last night. It was so good and much cheaper to make too. I’ll be making this recipe again.

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