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Bourbon Chicken

A delicious blend of sweet and savory flavors in a rich bourbon sauce, easy to prepare at home for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs can substitute with chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup bourbon substitutes are available
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce regular or low sodium
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 cloves garlic fresh or jarred
  • 1 teaspoon ginger fresh preferable
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon oil for cooking
  • to taste Salt and pepper to taste
  • optional Red pepper flakes for heat

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and pat them dry with paper towels.
  2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a tablespoon of oil. Add the chicken in a single layer.
Cooking
  1. Whisk together bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, garlic, ginger, and vinegar in a bowl.
  2. In a small cup, mix cornstarch with water until smooth to make a slurry.
  3. When the chicken is cooked through, pour in the sauce and let it bubble for a minute.
  4. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and continue stirring until the sauce thickens.
Serving
  1. Serve the Bourbon Chicken over rice and pair with steamed vegetables.

Notes

Marinating chicken for 30 minutes before cooking enhances flavor. The dish keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days.