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Spicy Bourbon Chicken
Spicy Bourbon Chicken is perfectly sweet, sticky and spicy, made in just one pan for a quick weeknight dinner with tasty leftovers.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 445 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil or canola oil
- 2 pounds chicken breast or chicken thighs cut into 1 inch cubes
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup apple juice
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
Cornstarch Slurry:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon apple juice or water
Garnish:
- sesame seeds
- green onions
Instructions
- In a medium bowl combine: soy sauce, brown sugar, bourbon, rice wine vinegar, apple juice and ketchup. Stir well and set sauce aside.
- Add sesame oil to a large skillet or wok and heat it over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and sauté until fully cooked and browned.
- Then, add in garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes and chili powder. Sauté for 1 minute.
- Add sauce to the chicken and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 4-5 minutes.
- In a small bowl whisk together cornstarch and apple juice or you can use water.
- Slowly add the cornstarch mixture to the sauce and stir frequently until thickened, 3-4 minutes.
- If you want to thicken the sauce more, add more cornstarch slurry..
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
445kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
49g
(98%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
839mg
(35%)
Potassium
913mg
(26%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
200IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
2.7mg
(3%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1.3mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 445
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 445kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 839mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 913mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2.7mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.