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Bourbon Chicken Recipe

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.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 416 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese , American

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

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  1. Dice the chicken breasts and set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. Heat the olive oil and sesame oil on medium-high heat in a large skillet.
  4. Add the diced chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring every few minutes.
  5. Add the bourbon sauce mixture and bring it to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered for 15 minutes.
  6. In a small bowl, stir together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and ¼ cup cold water.
  7. Add the cornstarch slurry to the pan and stir until the sauce has thickened.
  8. 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

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

% 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.