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Bourbon Chicken

I’m all about making my favorite restaurant meals at home. My family loves when I cook beef and broccoli stir fry, homemade egg rolls, and this easy bourbon chicken.

 

Bourbon Chicken

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cooking Time: 15 Minutes

Description

This bourbon chicken recipe is a remake of the food court classic. The chicken is coated in an irresistible sweet and sticky sauce and is sure to become a family favorite!

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup bourbon apple juice can be substituted
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onions optional

instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place the chicken in the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds.
  • While the chicken is cooking. In a medium bowl whisk together the bourbon, brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, water, soy sauce, and cornstarch.
  • Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to low and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
  • Sprinkle with green onions and serve immediately, over rice if desired.