Saucy Bourbon Chicken

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    440 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American, Cajun

Saucy Bourbon Chicken

Make this sweet, sticky, juicy chicken at home for those bold New Orleans flavors you can always count on to be a winner. No takeout needed!

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Ingredients

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Bourbon Sauce

  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup bourbon
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic  about 6 cloves
  • 1 to 3 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes to taste
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Chicken

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil or other neutral cooking oil
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onion
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Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup chicken broth, 1 cup orange juice, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/3 cup bourbon, 1/3 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, 1 to 3 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes, and 2 teaspoons cornstarch. The amount of red pepper flakes you use should be dependent on how spicy you want this to be. Stir until smooth and set aside.
  2. Cube 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces, about 1-inch cubes. Lightly sprinkle the chicken cubes with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Heat a large wok or 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/4 cup vegetable oil and 2 tablespoons sesame oil, and let heat for 1 minute. Add in chicken and cook until the exterior browns, about 10 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to medium and pour in the sauce mixture. Stir and let the sauce and chicken simmer together for 10 minutes.
  5. Serve hot over steamed rice and garnish with 1/4 cup sliced green onion.

Notes

  • For a non-alcoholic option, replace Bourbon with apple juice and 1/2 teaspoon of vinegar.
  • Serve over steamed white rice. Steam rice according to the package directions, generally 4 cups of rice simmered in 8 cups of water to produce 8 cups of cooked rice.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 440kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 85mg (28%) Sodium 1039mg (43%) Potassium 378mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 551IU (11%) Vitamin C 21mg (23%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 440 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 440kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Sodium 1039mg 43%
Potassium 378mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 551IU 11%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 42mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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