Bourbon Chicken
Tender chicken pieces simmered in a sweet, tangy bourbon glaze with soy sauce, brown sugar, and aromatics — a takeout favorite you can make at home.
Allrecipes
Ingredients
| Ingredient | amount |
|---|---|
| Chicken Thighs | 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless |
| Cornstarch | 2 tablespoons |
| Olive Oil | 2 tablespoons |
| Dried Minced Onion | 2 tablespoons |
| Garlic Powder | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Ground Ginger | 1 teaspoon |
| Soy Sauce | 1/3 cup reduced-sodium |
| Chicken Broth | 1/3 cup reduced-sodium |
| Bourbon | 1/4 cup |
| Brown Sugar | 1/2 cup packed |
| Cider Vinegar | 1 tablespoon |
| Crushed Red Pepper | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Green Onions | 2, sliced |
| Cooked Rice | 2 cups hot |
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.