Food Court Bourbon Chicken: The Best Copycat Recipe at Home
Recreate the delicious taste of food court bourbon chicken right in your home with this easy and flavorful copycat recipe.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the soy sauce, brown sugar, bourbon, garlic, ginger, and black pepper.
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and add to the marinade. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces, reserving the marinade.
- Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
- Pour the reserved marinade into the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the sesame oil and green onions. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of hot sauce to the marinade.
- Serve with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15 grams
- Sodium: 700 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
Keywords: Food Court, Bourbon Chicken, Copycat Recipe, Chicken