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Bourbon Chicken Recipe

This Bourbon Chicken Recipe will be a new go-to for your family. With its delicious bourbon chicken sauce and how easily it comes together, your family is going to ask for this again and again.  If you are craving bourbon chicken like the food court, make this recipe!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time32 minutes
Total Time47 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: bourbon chicken, bourbon chicken recipe
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 484kcal
Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup apple juice
  • 1/4 cup bourbon (optional)
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • scallions and sesame seeds optional for garnish

Instructions

  • Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.  Place them in a large bowl and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, salt, and pepper.  Add it to the chicken thighs and toss to combine.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the chicken and cook for 3 minutes on each side.  Cook in 2 batches. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.  The chicken needs to only brown, not cooked through.
  • Add the remaining ingredients to the skillet, scraping up any browned chicken bits.  Whisk the sauce together and bring to a boil.  Return the chicken to the pan and toss it with the sauce.  Let the chicken and the sauce simmer for 20 minutes.
  • While the chicken is cooking, make some rice.  Serve the finished chicken over rice and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.  Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 484kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 211mg | Sodium: 1846mg | Potassium: 198mg | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 650IU | Vitamin C: 8.3mg | Iron: 2.3mg