Honey Bourbon Chicken
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4.8
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 -6 servings
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Calories
478 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Honey Bourbon Chicken
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Just like take out, but made at home this recipe for honey bourbon chicken is ready in 30 minutes! Sticky, tangy, sweet and tender chicken with crisp broccoli and carrots. Serve over rice and you have dinner.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs breasts may be substituted
- 1-2 teaspoons sesame oil optional
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1/2 cup onion sliced or diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup carrots sliced, diced or shredded
- 1 cup broccoli cut into small florets
SAUCE
- 1/2 cup honey scant; I use local, raw honey
- 1/2 cup soy sauce or alternative, I use Bragg's Liquid Aminos
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup bourbon optional
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1-2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1-2 tablespoons water
- 2-3 cups cooked rice
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Instructions
- Heat oil(s) in large saute pan. Add onions and saute for 5-10 minutes until caramelized and browned. Add garlic and stir for a couple of minutes until fragrant.
- While onions are caramelized; mix together sauce ingredients in medium bowl. Honey, soy sauce, ketchup, bourbon (if desired) and red pepper flakes. Mix and set aside.
- Salt & pepper chicken thighs. Move onions to one side of the pan and brown thighs* on each side for 1-2 minutes. *Add a tablespoon more oil if needed. Toss in carrots and stir to combine. Pour in sauce, stir, mixing in onions. Simmer for 20 minutes, turning chicken about 15 minutes. May cover or leave uncovered.
- Remove chicken from pan to cutting board and slice into thin strips or bite size pieces. Set aside. Add broccoli florets to pan, stirring to combine, cover and cook for 2-3 minutes until crisp tender. Return chicken to pan, stirring to combine.
- Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon COLD water, stir to mix. 1-2 minutes, Pour into chicken dish, stirring and simmering until thickened and glossy. If too thin, add another tablespoon of cornstarch/water and stir to thicken.
- Serve immediately over steamed rice for a hearty meal.
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Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
478kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
72g
(24%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
108mg
(36%)
Sodium
1892mg
(79%)
Potassium
641mg
(18%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
41g
(82%)
Vitamin A
5625IU
(113%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 478 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 478kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1892mg | 79% |
| Potassium | 641mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 5625IU | 113% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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