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Easy Bourbon Chicken

A quick and delicious bourbon chicken recipe with tender pieces cooked in a savory sauce made with bourbon, soy sauce, garlic, and brown sugar.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 0.25 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
  • 3 pieces scallions thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 0.25 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup bourbon
  • 0.25 cup light brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons apple juice
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
  • for garnish toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions
  • for serving cooked rice

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add remaining oil, sautée sliced scallions for 30 seconds, then add minced garlic and cook for 20 seconds.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, bourbon, brown sugar, apple juice, apple cider vinegar, and ground ginger. Pour into the skillet and simmer for 3 minutes.
  4. Return the chicken to the skillet, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook for 5-8 minutes until sauce thickens.
  5. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve over cooked rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables or a side of noodles.
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