Bourbon Chicken
A sweet and savory dish that combines tender chicken with a rich bourbon and soy sauce glaze, perfect for family gatherings or a quick weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple juice
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Create the sauce by mixing together the soy sauce, bourbon, brown sugar, apple juice, garlic, and ginger.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the chicken pieces until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Combine the sauce mixture with the browned chicken in the skillet.
- Simmer the dish for 20-25 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Serve over rice, garnished with green onions.
Notes
Adjust the sweetness by modifying the amount of brown sugar. For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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