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Bourbon Chicken

Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 281 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Chicken:
  • 2 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 2 tablespoons canola vegetable or coconut oil
  • Cornstarch for dusting the chicken pieces
Sauce:
  • 1 1 garlic clove finely minced
  • 1 1 teaspoon fresh ginger or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ - ½ ¼ - ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ¼ ¼ cup apple juice + 1/2 cup water or sub out the apple juice and water for 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • ⅓ ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ⅓ ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 1 teaspoon cornstarch optional - helps thicken the sauce a little bit more

Instructions

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  1. In a gallon-sized ziploc bag, toss the chicken pieces with a couple tablespoons of cornstarch.
  2. Whisk all the sauce ingredients together and set aside.
  3. In a large, 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat until hot and rippling. Cook half of the chicken in a single layer for 30 seconds or so on each side until golden brown but not all the way cooked through. Lift the chicken pieces out of the skillet to a plate and repeat with the remaining chicken, also removing it to a plate.
  4. Wipe any excess oil out of the skillet and return it to medium heat. Pour in the sauce and add the chicken pieces. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly (don't overcook the chicken or it might be dry).
  5. Serve the chicken and sauce over hot, cooked rice or quinoa.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Serving Calories 281kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 97mg (32%) Sodium 701mg (29%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 14g (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 281

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Serving
Calories 281kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 97mg 32%
Sodium 701mg 29%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 14g 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.