Easy Bourbon Chicken Recipe: Savory Delight with a Twist
A delicious and easy-to-make bourbon chicken recipe that will delight your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken. Bring to a simmer and cook until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Mix cornstarch with water and stir into the sauce to thicken.
- Serve hot over rice.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes.
- Use chicken breast instead of thighs if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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