Description
Easy Bourbon Chicken is a delightful dish that brings the rich flavors of bourbon-soaked chicken right into your kitchen, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. This recipe features tender chicken pieces coated in a sticky, sweet sauce that balances sweetness with a hint of spice. With its kid-friendly variation, this dish caters to everyone at the table. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that’s both comforting and sophisticated. You can also prepare it in just 35 minutes, making it an ideal option for busy nights when you crave restaurant-quality food without the hassle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1-inch pieces)
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ⅔ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup apple juice
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup bourbon (or substitute for kid-friendly version)
- 1 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Toss in the chicken until well-coated.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken in batches for about 6 minutes total.
- Add minced garlic and sauté briefly before adding remaining sauce ingredients; bring to boil.
- Stir in browned chicken, reduce heat, and simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe (approximately 145g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg