Bourbon Chicken
A delightful balance of sweet and savory, Bourbon Chicken features tender chicken thighs in a luscious bourbon sauce that’s easy enough for weeknight dining yet impressive for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp oil for cooking
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers invitingly.
- Add the chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 6-7 minutes.
- Mix together the bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, apple juice, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a bowl until well combined.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet and ensure each piece is coated.
- Allow the mixture to simmer for about 10 minutes, thickening the sauce while filling your kitchen with the aroma.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve warm.
Notes
Make sure to chop the chicken into evenly sized pieces for consistent cooking. You can adjust the recipe with a splash of orange juice or adding veggies like bell peppers for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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