Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Easy Bourbon Chicken, a quick and satisfying dish perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. This recipe features tender chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory bourbon sauce that combines apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and bourbon, creating an irresistible glaze that will have everyone asking for seconds. In just 25 minutes, this one-pan wonder comes together effortlessly, making it an ideal solution for family dinners or casual entertaining. Serve it over rice or noodles to soak up every drop of that rich sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup bourbon
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 3 scallions (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Coat chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; pan-fry chicken until browned (6-8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté scallions and garlic until fragrant.
- Whisk together broth, soy sauce, bourbon, brown sugar, apple juice, vinegar, and ginger; pour into the skillet and simmer for about 3 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet; cook until the sauce thickens (5-8 minutes).
- Serve over cooked rice or noodles; garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate of Easy Bourbon Chicken with rice (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg