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Easy Bourbon Chicken

Easy Bourbon Chicken

Tender chicken thigh pieces seared golden and tossed in a sticky bourbon glaze with soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic and ginger. Ready in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Chinese
Calories: 542
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
Bourbon Sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup onion minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup bourbon or apple juice
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar packed
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
To Serve
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds optional

Method
 

  1. Toss the chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon cornstarch until coated.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Sear the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes until browned and cooked to 165°F. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Add the remaining oil and cook the onion, garlic and ginger over medium heat for 1 to 3 minutes.
  4. Whisk the remaining cornstarch with the soy sauce, broth, bourbon, brown sugar, vinegar and red pepper flakes. Pour into the skillet and simmer, stirring, until thick and glossy.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet, toss to coat and simmer 2 minutes.
  6. Serve over rice with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Use apple juice for an alcohol free version. Store leftovers up to 4 days in the fridge or freeze up to 3 months.