Bourbon Chicken
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
435 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Bourbon Chicken
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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.
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Ingredients
For the chicken
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts 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 minced
- 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 chicken into bite-sized pieces. Grate the ginger and mince the garlic.
- Cut the chicken into small strips, grate the ginger, and mince the garlic. Mix the sauce ingredients (soy sauce, bourbon, vinegar, brown sugar, water, and crushed red pepper flakes) in a bowl. Set aside.
- Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl for the sauce (separate to the cornstarch used to coat the chicken.
Cook the chicken
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle the cornstarch (the first amount) over the chicken and cover each piece lightly (or use a zip lock bag and shake it all together to cover).
- Heat 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.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
435kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
2412mg
(101%)
Potassium
761mg
(22%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
90IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 435 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 435kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 2412mg | 101% |
| Potassium | 761mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 90IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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3 reviews
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