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Easy Bourbon Chicken

Savory Easy Bourbon Chicken with Sweet Sticky Sauce

This Easy Bourbon Chicken recipe offers a delightful combination of sticky sweetness and savory goodness in just 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Cajun, Creole
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch adjust for sauce thickness
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2-3 cloves fresh garlic minced
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or sesame oil
  • 1 cup chicken broth low-sodium preferred
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce low-sodium option available
  • 0.5 cup apple juice for bourbon-free version
  • 0.25 cup ketchup
  • 0.5 cup bourbon replace with more apple juice for kids
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar adjust to taste
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar or half honey for a twist
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by tossing the chopped chicken breasts in a bowl with cornstarch, salt, and pepper to coat thoroughly. Let it rest for a few minutes.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer and brown for about 3 minutes on each side.
  3. Remove the chicken and in the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add chicken broth, soy sauce, apple juice, ketchup, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, ground ginger, onion powder, and crushed red pepper flakes. Combine and bring to a gentle boil.
  5. Return the burnt chicken to the skillet and let it simmer for about 10 minutes to finish cooking and thicken the sauce.
  6. Optional: Combine 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with cold water and add to the sauce during the final simmer for extra thickness.
  7. Serve hot over steamed rice or fresh vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For kid-friendly options, substitute bourbon with more apple juice and consider Worcestershire sauce.

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