Food Court Bourbon Chicken: Easy Copycat Recipe You’ll Love
A delicious and easy recipe to recreate the beloved food court bourbon chicken at home.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate with soy sauce, brown sugar, bourbon, vinegar, garlic, and ginger for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Reduce the heat and add the remaining marinade. Simmer for 5-10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve.
Notes
- For added flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight.
- This dish is best served over rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Bourbon Chicken, Copycat Recipe, Food Court Recipe