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Sweet and Spicy Bourbon Chicken

A savory and sweet bourbon chicken recipe with a spicy glaze, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce, low sodium
  • 0.25 cup vegetable oil
  • 0.25 cup white distilled vinegar
  • 0.25 cup bourbon whiskey
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 green onions green onions, sliced
  • 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oil, vinegar, bourbon, and brown sugar. Place chicken in a baking dish, pour marinade over, add ginger, garlic, and half of the green onions. Cover and marinate for at least 2 hours.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove chicken from marinade and bake in a oiled baking dish for 45 minutes, basting occasionally.
  3. Once cooked, broil chicken for an additional 5 minutes to caramelize. Meanwhile, cook rice according to package instructions.
  4. Serve chicken over rice, garnished with remaining green onions.

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

Serve with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
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