Description
Easy Bourbon Chicken is a quick and delicious recipe that brings the bold flavors of Asian cuisine right to your dining table. This dish features tender chicken pieces coated in a sweet and sticky bourbon glaze that is incredibly satisfying. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe allows you to impress your family and friends without spending hours in the kitchen. Plus, there’s an option to make it kid-friendly by skipping the bourbon! Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ⅔ cup soy sauce (preferably low-sodium)
- ⅓ cup apple juice
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup bourbon (or substitute with apple juice for a kid-friendly version)
- 1 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix cornstarch with salt and pepper. Toss in chopped chicken until well coated.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the chicken for about 6 minutes total. Remove from skillet.
- Sauté garlic in the same skillet for 30 seconds, then add chicken broth, soy sauce, apple juice, ketchup, bourbon, and brown sugar. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 10 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 341
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 602mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For a thicker sauce, mix additional cornstarch with cold water and stir into the sauce. Pair with steamed rice or fried rice for an authentic experience. Adjust spice levels by adding crushed red pepper flakes according to taste.