Description
Bourbon Chicken is a savory dish with tender chicken coated in a sticky bourbon sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (vegetable, canola, or avocado)
- 1/4 cup bourbon (or apple juice for a non-alcoholic version)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- Sliced scallions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the bourbon, soy sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine the cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken pieces and toss until evenly coated.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Working in batches, add the chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Remove to a clean plate.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add the garlic and ginger to the same pan and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Add the chicken back to the skillet and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reduces by about half and is glossy and thick enough to coat the chicken.
- Garnish with sliced scallions and sesame seeds. Serve over white rice.
Notes
- Serve with steamed rice for a complete meal.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to taste for spiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg