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Bourbon Chicken

Savory Bourbon Chicken for a Quick and Easy Dinner Delight

This Sweet and Savory Bourbon Chicken combines tender chicken thighs with a rich bourbon sauce, perfect for a quick delicious meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American-Chinese
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Tender and juicy
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable or sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce Regular soy sauce can increase sodium
  • 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar For sweetness; can substitute with honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup Bourbon Omit for non-alcoholic version or replace with apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh garlic is best
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Grated; ground ginger can be a substitute
  • 1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Adjust according to spice preference
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch For thickening the sauce; arrowroot powder is gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Water To create a slurry with cornstarch
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Green Onions Optional garnish for freshness

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and sear for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from skillet.
  2. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add soy sauce, brown sugar, bourbon, garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper. Stir and bring to a simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Slowly pour the slurry into the sauce while whisking. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  4. Return the chicken to the skillet and coat in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  5. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve hot over rice or veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftover Bourbon Chicken in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently with a splash of water.

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