Bourbon Chicken: Discover the Secrets to Perfecting This Dish!
Bourbon Chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken pieces with a sweet and savory bourbon sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix together bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until browned.
- Pour the bourbon mixture over the chicken and bring to a simmer.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry, then add it to the skillet to thicken the sauce.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the sauce is thickened and the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg