Bourbon Chicken

Name: Bourbon Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar; 1.5 lb Boneless Chicken Thigh; 0.25 cup Bourbon; 0.5 cup Brown Sugar; 2 tbsp Cornstarch; 2 tbsp Dried Onion; 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder; 2 whole Green Onion; 1 tsp Ground Ginger; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 0.25 tsp Red Pepper Flakes; 0.33 cup Reduced-Sodium Chicken Broth; 2 cups Rice; 0.33 cup Soy Sauce

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American High-Protein 💪Comfort-Food

Bourbon Chicken features tender thigh pieces coated in a glossy glaze of bourbon, soy, and brown sugar, with a touch of warmth from crushed red pepper. It’s rich, slightly smoky-sweet, and savory, perfect spooned over steamed rice and sprinkled with green onions for a satisfying weeknight dinner or casual gathering.

Prep15 mins
Cook15 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

Gather the ingredients.
2

In a bowl, toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
3

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken; cook and stir until browned. Using a slotted spoon, transfer it to a plate.
4

Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the same skillet. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger; cook and stir until softened and fragrant, 1 to 3 minutes.
5

In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch, soy sauce, chicken broth, bourbon, brown sugar, vinegar, and pepper flakes.
6

Add the soy sauce mixture to the skillet; cook and stir until it thickens and bubbles.
7

Return the chicken to the skillet; cook and stir until coated with the sauce and heated through, about 2 minutes.
8

Serve the chicken over rice; top with green onions.