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Bourbon Chicken
This bourbon chicken recipe is a remake of the food court classic. The chicken is coated in an irresistible sweet and sticky sauce and is sure to become a family favorite!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 332 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions optional
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the chicken in the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds.
- While the chicken is cooking. In a medium bowl whisk together the bourbon, brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, water, soy sauce and cornstarch.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to low and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
- Sprinkle with green onions and serve immediately, over rice if desired.
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Notes
- Cut your chicken into bite sized pieces to make it easier to eat. I often use kitchen shears to make this job go a little smoother.
- Be sure not to overcrowd the pan when you sear your chicken. If the chicken pieces are touching, they may steam and you won’t get that great golden brown crust.
- Apple juice can be substituted for the bourbon.
Nutrition Information
Calories
332kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
172mg
(57%)
Sodium
787mg
(33%)
Potassium
508mg
(15%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
75IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
1.9mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 332
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 332kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 172mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 787mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 508mg | 11% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 75IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.