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Easy Honey Bourbon Chicken
This is the best bourbon chicken recipe made with honey to create a sweet and delicious sauce.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
402 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts skinless, boneless, or thighs
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated fresh
- 1/3 cup chicken broth reduced sodium
- 1/3 cup soy sauce low sodium
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons bourbon (or apple juice)
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper or more to taste
- rice for serving, cooked
- green onion for serving, sliced
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces, then place them in a large bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons cornstarch until well coated.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper to taste, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, until cooked through and golden brown. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of cornstarch to a small bowl, then add the garlic, ginger, broth, soy sauce, honey, bourbon, vinegar, sesame oil and red pepper. Whisk well.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until thickened.
- Return the chicken and juices to the skillet. Stir to coat and cook for 2 minutes, or until warmed through.
- Serve over rice and garnish with green onions.
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Notes
- SUBSTITUTIONS
- STORAGE: Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat prior to serving.
- Nutritional Information includes using chicken breasts in this recipe. If you substitute for chicken thighs, the nutritional information will differ. Nutritional information does not include cooked rice or green onions.
- Bourbon: You can substitute the bourbon with apple juice or apple cider for a similar tangy sweet flavor. Do not use apple cider vinegar as it is not the same.
- Soy Sauce: Use coconut aminos or tamari instead.
Nutrition Information
Calories
402kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Trans Fat
0.02g
(1%)
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
972mg
(41%)
Potassium
746mg
(16%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
88IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 402
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 402kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 972mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 746mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 88IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.