Description
Indulge in the flavors of your favorite food court with this easy-to-make Food Court Bourbon Chicken Copycat Recipe. This delightful dish features tender chicken coated in a rich, sticky bourbon sauce that’s both sweet and savory. With just 10 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking time, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 LB skinless chicken thighs
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/3 Cup soy sauce
- 1/3 Cup bourbon (or apple juice)
- 1/2 Cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 Cup water
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch dissolved in 3 Tbsp cold water
Instructions
- Cut chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, bourbon, brown sugar, ginger, garlic powder, water, and rice vinegar.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until browned (8–10 minutes).
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
- Stir in cornstarch mixed with cold water to thicken the sauce.
- Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg