Bourbon Chicken
A comforting blend of sweet bourbon and tender chicken thighs, Bourbon Chicken is a delightful dish that transports you to a cozy bistro with every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix the bourbon sauce by combining bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the chicken pieces in the skillet until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour the bourbon sauce over the chicken, bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes until thickened.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot.
Notes
Marinate the chicken in the bourbon sauce for an hour or overnight for deeper flavors. Adjust red pepper flakes for desired heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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