Bourbon Chicken Recipe
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Bourbon Chicken Recipe
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This easy bourbon chicken is the perfect combination of sweet, savory, and tangy. The chicken pieces are coated in a sticky glaze made with bourbon whiskey.
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Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce (see note)
- ⅓ cup bourbon
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- ½ tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in ¼ cup cold water, for the cornstarch slurry
For Serving:
- 4 cups cooked rice
- chopped green onions
Instructions
- Dice the chicken breasts and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the ginger, garlic, black pepper, onion powder, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, bourbon, ketchup, water, rice vinegar, and brown sugar. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil and sesame oil on medium-high heat in a large skillet.
- Add the diced chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring every few minutes.
- Add the bourbon sauce mixture and bring it to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered for 15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, stir together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and ¼ cup cold water.
- Add the cornstarch slurry to the pan and stir until the sauce has thickened.
- Serve the chicken over rice and garnish with green onions, if desired.
Notes
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger.
- ¾ teaspoon ground garlic.
- Storage: Store Bourbon chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Soy Sauce: Use an equal amount of tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free alternative.
- You can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts.
- In place of the fresh ginger, you can use ¼ teaspoon ground ginger.
- In place of the fresh garlic, you can use ¾ teaspoon ground garlic.
- Feel free to leave out the red pepper flakes for a less spicy dish.
- If you want to keep this dish alcohol-free, you can use apple juice in place of the Bourbon.
- If you don't have rice vinegar, you can use white or apple cider vinegar.
- If you don't have sesame oil, use more olive oil.
- Don't overcrowd the chicken in the pan; if needed, cook in batches.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1bowl
Calories
416kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
742mg
(31%)
Potassium
583mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
138IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 416 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bowl | |
| Calories | 416kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 742mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 583mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 138IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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