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Bourbon Chicken

Savory Bourbon Chicken with a Sweet Sticky Glaze at Home

This Easy Bourbon Chicken recipe offers a comforting taste of takeout with a sticky glaze, perfect for busy evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts, boneless and skinless, chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch helps create a crispy coating
  • 1 teaspoon Salt essential for enhancing flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper adds mild heat
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil for frying
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced infuses depth
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth low-sodium recommended
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce for gluten-free, use gluten-free soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup Apple Juice for sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup adds sweetness and tang
  • 1/4 cup Bourbon for flavor, can be replaced with apple juice
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar adds acidity
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar for sticky sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger optional
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes optional for spice

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Bourbon Chicken
  1. Toss the chopped chicken breasts in a mixing bowl with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until fully coated. Set aside for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil, and brown the chicken for about 3 minutes on each side. Remove from skillet.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add minced garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds. Then, add chicken broth, soy sauce, apple juice, ketchup, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, ground ginger, onion powder, and spices. Bring to a boil.
  4. Return the browned chicken to the skillet. Lower heat to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes until sauce thickens and reduces by half.
  5. For a thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and add to the skillet. Simmer for an additional 2 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure oil is hot for crispy coating and avoid overcrowding the skillet for even cooking.

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