Bourbon Chicken
Bourbon Chicken is a deliciously savory and sweet dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners. Made with tender chicken pieces cooked in a rich bourbon-infused sauce, it's bursting with flavors that everyone will love. Serve it over rice for a complete meal that’s sure to become a family favorite.
Servings 4
Calories 435kcal
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into thin strips cut into thin strips (bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the sauce
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons water
Optional (for serving)
- green onions sliced
- sesame seeds
Instructions
Get prepped
- Chop the 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into thin strips into bite-sized pieces. Grate the 1 tablespoon grated ginger and mince the 3 cloves garlic.
- Mix the sauce ingredients (1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup bourbon, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup water, and1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes) in a bowl. Set aside.
- Combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons water in a small bowl for the sauce (separate to the cornstarch used to coat the chicken).
Cook the chicken
- Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
- Sprinkle the 2 tablespoons cornstarch over the chicken and cover each piece lightly (or use a zip lock bag and shake it all together to cover).
- Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. You may need to work in batches.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Make the sauce
- Heat a little more oil in the same skillet if you need to, and cook the ginger and garlic for a about 30 seconds. Do not burn.
- Add the soy sauce liquid mixture to the skillet and bring to a simmer.
Add the chicken back in, thicken the sauce
- Return the chicken to the skillet. Add the cornstarch mixture to the skillet.
- Stir well and simmer until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Serve
- Serve the bourbon chicken over steamed rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
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Nutrition
Calories: 435kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 2412mg | Potassium: 761mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg
