Bourbon Chicken
This Bourbon Chicken strikes a perfect balance between sweet, savory, and a hint of spice, making it ideal for a cozy dinner or special occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Mix the Bourbon Sauce: In a bowl, combine bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Stir well and set aside.
- Sauté the Chicken: In a skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Combine and Simmer: Pour the bourbon mixture over the chicken and bring it to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Season and Final Touches: Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Serve and Garnish: Spoon the bourbon chicken over fluffy rice and garnish with green onions.
Notes
Browning the chicken properly enhances the flavor. Adjust the red pepper flakes for desired spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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