Description
Easy Bourbon Chicken is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken pieces with a rich, sticky bourbon sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe takes just 35 minutes to prepare and cook. The delightful blend of bourbon, soy sauce, and brown sugar creates a mouthwatering glaze that complements the chicken beautifully. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles, and enjoy a meal that will impress your family and friends alike. This dish is also versatile; you can easily modify it for kids by omitting the bourbon while maintaining its delicious flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (chopped)
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- Β½ teaspoon salt
- Β½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- β cup soy sauce
- β cup apple juice
- β cup ketchup
- ΒΌ cup bourbon (or substitute for apple juice)
- 1 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Mix cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a bowl; coat chicken pieces.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; brown the chicken in batches.
- SautΓ© garlic in the same skillet; add remaining sauce ingredients and bring to a boil.
- Return chicken to the skillet; simmer until sauce reduces by half.
- For thicker sauce, combine cornstarch with water; add to the skillet and simmer briefly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For a kid-friendly version, omit bourbon and increase apple juice. Serve with veggies or over rice for a complete meal.