Bourbon Chicken

Bourbon Chicken
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    1.7K

Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of New Orleans with this Bourbon Chicken recipe. Tender chicken thighs are transformed into a symphony of flavors, bathed in a luscious glaze of sweet brown sugar, rich bourbon, aromatic ginger, savory garlic, and umami-packed soy sauce. A restaurant-quality experience, effortlessly created in your own kitchen. Serve over fluffy rice for the perfect comforting meal.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    38 g
  • Cholesterol
    208 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    46 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    1110 mg
  • Sugar
    9 g
  • Fat
    20 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Step 1: Prepare Ingredients (5 minutes): Gather all your ingredients and have them measured and ready to go. This ensures a smooth and efficient cooking process.

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Recipe View Step 2: Coat the Chicken (5 minutes): In a medium bowl, toss the chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. This will help create a beautiful crust when searing.

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Recipe View Step 3: Sear the Chicken (8-10 minutes): Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer (work in batches if necessary) and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

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Recipe View Step 4: Bloom the Aromatics (3-5 minutes): Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add the dried minced onion, garlic powder, and ground ginger. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and the onion is softened.

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Recipe View Step 5: Create the Bourbon Glaze (5 minutes): In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, soy sauce, chicken broth, bourbon, brown sugar, cider vinegar, and crushed red pepper flakes.

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Recipe View Step 6: Simmer the Sauce (5-7 minutes): Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.

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Recipe View Step 7: Glaze the Chicken (2-3 minutes): Return the chicken to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly with the bourbon glaze. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the chicken is heated through and the sauce is sticky and clings to the chicken.

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Recipe View Step 8: Serve and Garnish (2 minutes): Serve the Bourbon Chicken immediately over hot cooked rice. Garnish with sliced green onions. Enjoy!

For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
If you don't have bourbon on hand, you can substitute it with apple juice or chicken broth, but the bourbon adds a distinctive flavor.
Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to your desired level of spiciness.
For a complete meal, serve with steamed broccoli or a side salad.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Lura Blick

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 580 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Weldon Morar

    I made this for a weeknight dinner and it was a huge hit. It's so easy to make and tastes just like the bourbon chicken you get at the mall!

  • Monroe Stracke

    This is my new go-to recipe for bourbon chicken. Thanks for sharing!

  • Buddy Dach

    This recipe is amazing! The sauce is so flavorful and the chicken is so tender. My family loved it!

  • Demetris Sengermclaughlin

    I added a little bit of sesame oil to the sauce for extra flavor and it was delicious!

  • Easter Morar

    I substituted the bourbon with apple juice and it still turned out great. My kids loved it!

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