Bourbon Chicken
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5.0
282 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
314 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Bourbon Chicken
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Sweet, sticky and delicious Bourbon Chicken. Don't forget to check out my step by step photos and tips above!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1/3 cup bourbon
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 green onions chopped thinly for garnish
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Instructions
- Mix the soy sauce, stock, bourbon, brown sugar and spices in a bowl then set aside.
- Cut the chicken into half inch thick strips then cut into 1-2 inch pieces. Place in a bowl and toss with cornstarch so the pieces are coated.
- Add oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot add the chicken in two batches. Cook on one side for about 3 minutes then flip. Do not move around, let it get nice and crispy.
- Transfer chicken to a plate and add about two tablespoons of oil to you pan add garlic and cook while moving constantly until fragrant. less than a minute.
- Pour in the sauce and use a wooden spoon to mix and deglaze the pan. Bring to a boil and cook for a minute then add the chicken back in and reduce to a simmer. Move the chicken to coat and cook until reduced by about half.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve with rice.
Notes
- I usually end up using closer to a pound and a half of chicken for this recipe.
- There are a few red pepper flakes in this recipe that gives a subtle heat but if you'd like this to be extra spicy try adding in some sriracha, chili powder, or extra red pepper flakes.
- When cooking the chicken do it in batches and don't overcrowd the pan so it turns golden and crispy!
- Don't use an extra special Bourbon for this recipe, a less expensive brand will do.
- If you don't have bourbon you could use brandy, Scotch or Whiskey!
- If you prefer you can use fresh ginger instead of ground it will just give a stronger flavor.
- Brown sugar gives a delicious caramelized flavor you won't get the same results with white sugar.
- The sauce will thicken as it reduces thanks to the sugar and cornflour.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
314kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
1329mg
(55%)
Potassium
545mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
161IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 314 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 314kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1329mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 545mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 161IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
282 reviews
Excellent
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