Easy Bourbon Chicken
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4.8
Easy Bourbon Chicken
Description
Easy Bourbon Chicken relies on bite-sized pieces of chicken breast coated in a light cornstarch batter and pan-fried until golden. The sauce combines bourbon, apple juice, chicken broth, soy sauce, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar, delivering a layered flavor profile that is both sweet and savory with a mild heat from red pepper flakes. The sauce cooks down to a thick glaze-like consistency, coating each piece of chicken evenly.
The preparation method ensures the chicken stays tender while being well-coated with the rich sauce. This dish is well suited for serving alongside steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables, absorbing the flavorful sauce well. The garlic and spices add aromatic depth without overwhelming the meat.
Cook the chicken in batches to get a proper sear and prevent crowding the pan, which would lead to steaming rather than browning. Reduce the sauce by simmering after adding the chicken back to intensify the flavor and achieve the desired glazing effect.
Ingredients
- 6 chicken breast boneless, skinless (about 3 pounds
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch , divided
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2/3 cup soy sauce lower sodium, lite
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup light brown sugar , packed
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into 1 inch pieces and in a large bowl toss it with 2 tablespoons of the cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil into your nonstick skillet on medium-high heat and let it heat until a small piece of chicken sizzles.
- Add half the chicken pieces and cook for 3 minutes without stirring.
- Turn the chicken pieces and cook and additional three minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the pan.
- Use the remaining oil to cook the second half of the chicken the same way.
- Remove the chicken from the pan.
- Add in the garlic and cook for 20 seconds until you can just smell it.
- Add in the water, apple juice, bourbon, chicken broth, lite soy sauce, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, onion powder, ground ginger and red pepper flakes.
- Bring to a boil then add back in the chicken.
- Cook for 10-15 minutes or until the sauce is reduced by about half.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of cornstarch to a small glass with a tablespoon of water and stir.
- Add into the pan and stir.
- Cook until the sauce is thickened. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 559 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 559kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 51g | 102% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 2106mg | 88% |
| Potassium | 1018mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 187IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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