Bourbon Chicken
Tender chicken thigh pieces are coated in a glossy bourbon glaze balanced with brown sugar, reduced-sodium soy sauce, ginger, garlic, cider vinegar, and a touch of crushed red pepper. Served over hot rice and finished with sliced green onions, this sweet, tangy dish makes a satisfying weeknight dinner and is a New Orleans favorite.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bourbon Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 9
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Toss the chicken with cornstarch in a bowl.
- 3
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken; cook and stir until browned. Transfer the chicken to a plate using a slotted spoon.
- 4
Heat the remaining oil in the same skillet. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger; cook and stir until softened and fragrant, 1 to 3 minutes.
- 5
Whisk the remaining cornstarch, soy sauce, chicken broth, bourbon, brown sugar, vinegar, and pepper flakes together in a small bowl.
- 6
Add the soy sauce mixture to the skillet; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
- 7
Return the chicken to the skillet; cook and stir until coated in sauce and heated through, about 2 minutes.
- 8
Serve the chicken over rice and top with green onions.
- Calories 812.16 kcal High 41%
- Protein 40.11 g Good Source 80%
- Carbohydrate 108.36 g 39%
- Total Fat 24.24 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 7.35 g High 37%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 151.39 mg High 50%
- Sodium 1309.27 mg High 57%
- Dietary Fiber 0.69 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 26.57 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 2.8 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 4.4 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 103.7 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 0.11 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.47 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Bourbon Chicken is made with 16 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Bourbon, and Brown Sugar. Each serving provides about 812.16 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bourbon Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Bourbon, Brown Sugar, Cornstarch. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bourbon Chicken?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 812.16 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bourbon Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Bourbon Chicken healthy?
- Bourbon Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 812.16 calories and 40.11 g of protein, or 80% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1309.27 mg (57% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.35 g (37% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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