Description
A delightful and easy-to-make Easy Bourbon Chicken recipe that combines tender chicken with a sweet and savory glaze, perfect for any dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ⅔ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup apple juice
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup bourbon
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Begin by cutting the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and tossing them in cornstarch, salt, and pepper until well-coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Mix together chicken broth, soy sauce, apple juice, ketchup, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, ground ginger, onion powder, and crushed red pepper flakes in a bowl.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and bring to a simmer.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce. Let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve the Easy Bourbon Chicken over rice or with a side of vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
Adjust the amount of bourbon based on your preference; less for mild flavor and more for stronger bourbon taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Easy Bourbon Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Bourbon Chicken, Quick Dinner, American Cuisine