Bourbon Chicken

Bourbon Chicken is a sweet and savory dish made with marinated chicken pieces cooked in a rich bourbon sauce. It's a popular dish in Chinese-American cuisine, perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 360

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

For the Sauce

1/2 cup bourbon
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ginger grated
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For Serving

2 cups steamed rice
1 cup green onions sliced for garnish

Method

Prepare the Chicken

In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with soy sauce and cornstarch. Mix well and let it marinate for about 15 minutes.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Cook the Chicken

Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Make the Sauce

In the same skillet, combine bourbon, honey, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, ginger, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 5 minutes, until it slightly thickens.

Combine Chicken and Sauce

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss it in the sauce until well coated. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.

Serve

Serve the bourbon chicken over steamed rice and garnish with sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

Feel free to adjust the sweetness of the sauce by adding more or less honey according to your taste. You can also substitute chicken thighs with chicken breast for a leaner option.

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