Ingredients

Ingredient	amount	used_in_steps	notes
Chicken Thighs	1.5 pounds boneless, skinless	[1, 3]	Thighs stay juicier, but you can use breasts if preferred.
Cornstarch	2 tablespoons	[1]	For coating chicken and thickening sauce.
Olive Oil	2 tablespoons	[2]	For browning the chicken.
Dried Minced Onion	2 tablespoons	[2]	Adds savory depth to the sauce.
Garlic Powder	1/2 teaspoon	[2]	Boosts garlic flavor.
Ground Ginger	1 teaspoon	[2]	Warm spice note that balances sweetness.
Soy Sauce	1/3 cup reduced-sodium	[3]	Umami and saltiness.
Chicken Broth	1/3 cup reduced-sodium	[3]	Builds the sauce base.
Bourbon	1/4 cup	[3]	Infuses that signature flavor (alcohol cooks off).
Brown Sugar	1/2 cup packed	[3]	Sweetens and helps thicken the sauce.
Cider Vinegar	1 tablespoon	[3]	Balances sweetness with acidity.
Crushed Red Pepper	1/4 teaspoon	[3]	Optional heat.
Green Onions	2, sliced	[4]	Garnish adding freshness.
Cooked Rice	2 cups hot	[4]	For serving.

Steps

Step 1: Coat the chicken pieces in cornstarch until evenly covered.

Step 2: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; brown the chicken on all sides.

Step 3: In the same skillet, add dried minced onion, garlic powder, and ginger. Stir in soy sauce, chicken broth, bourbon, brown sugar, cider vinegar, and crushed red pepper; simmer until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through.

Step 4: Serve bourbon chicken over hot cooked rice; sprinkle with sliced green onions.

Nutrition

calories: 540

protein_g: 38

fat_g: 14.5

carbs_g: 53

sugars_g: 27

sodium_mg: 837

fiber_g: 1.6

notes: Approximate nutrition values based on the Samsung Food App version of Allrecipes bourbon chicken; varies by ingredient brands.