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Bourbon Chicken
Experience the rich depth of flavors in this Bourbon Chicken, a dish that brings restaurant-quality taste right to your home kitchen. It's an uncomplicated recipe with an impressive result - tender, marinated chicken enveloped in a glossy, flavor-packed sauce.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marinating Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4
Calories: 544 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Marinade
- ½ cup bourbon
- ½ cup soy sauce low sodium
- ½ cup water
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
- 2 tablespoon red wine
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Chicken
- 2 pounds chicken thighs boneless and skinless, cut into smaller pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chives chopped
Instructions
- Whisk all the marinade ingredients together in a medium bowl thoroughly. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl, toss them around, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to overnight.
- In a large skillet heat the olive oil over medium to high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until the meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add half the marinade to the chicken and continue cooking until the marinade turns into a thicker sauce and the chicken is fully cooked. Should take another 5 to 10 minutes.
- If you want some extra sauce, cook the remaining marinade in a small saucepan over medium heat, for about 5 to 10 minutes until it reduces about half and thickens a bit.
- Serve the chicken over rice and garnish with chives.
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Notes
- Marinade Time: Allowing the chicken to marinate overnight will intensify the flavors, but if you're short on time, a minimum of 30 minutes will still yield a tasty dish.
- Bourbon Substitute: If you prefer a non-alcoholic version, you can substitute the bourbon with apple juice or chicken broth, but keep in mind the flavor profile will change.
- Chicken Cut: This recipe uses boneless, skinless chicken thighs for their tenderness and flavor, but you can also use chicken breasts. Adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve the Bourbon Chicken over fluffy jasmine rice to soak up the delectable sauce and pair with steamed veggies or a fresh salad for a balanced meal.
- Storing and Reheating: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days, or frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
544kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
47g
(94%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
215mg
(72%)
Sodium
1360mg
(57%)
Potassium
731mg
(21%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
87IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
61mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 544
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 544kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 215mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 1360mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 731mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 87IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.