Description
This Easy Bourbon Chicken recipe delivers a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors right at home, perfect for those who crave a restaurant-quality meal without the fuss. In just 15 minutes of prep time, you’ll have juicy chicken coated in a sticky bourbon sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. Ideal for family dinners or gatherings, this dish is versatile enough to be enjoyed by everyone, including kids with a simple bourbon-free adjustment. Serve it over warm rice or noodles for a satisfying dinner that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ⅔ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup apple juice
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup bourbon (optional)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Coat the chicken pieces in a mixture of cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the chicken on both sides.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet, then add the remaining sauce ingredients.
- Return the browned chicken to the skillet and simmer until the sauce thickens.
- For thicker sauce, mix additional cornstarch with cold water and stir in before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (approximately 212g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg