The Best Bourbon Chicken

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Indulge in the irresistible flavors of "The Best Bourbon Chicken," a mouthwatering blend of sweet, savory, and slightly tangy notes perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. This recipe combines tender, bite-sized pieces of boneless, skinless chicken thighs, pan-seared to golden perfection, and then coated in a rich bourbon-infused glaze made with soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and a subtle hint of heat from crushed red pepper flakes. The sauce thickens beautifully, creating a velvety coating that clings to the chicken for maximum flavor in every bite. Garnished with fragrant green onions and toasted sesame seeds, this crowd-pleaser pairs perfectly with steamed rice for a complete and comforting meal. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes and brimming with bold, bold flavors, this homemade Bourbon Chicken will become a family-favorite recipe you'll return to again and again.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: 20 min
• Total Time: 30 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

16 items

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger
• 0.25 cup bourbon
• 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 0.25 cup water
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 0.25 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

📝 Instructions

8 steps

1. Cut the boneless, skinless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper, then toss in cornstarch to coat evenly.

2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

3. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. Carefully pour in the bourbon, allowing it to simmer for about 1 minute to cook off the alcohol.

5. Add the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.

6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss it in the sauce. Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 3-5 minutes, allowing it to thicken and coat the chicken pieces.

7. Once the sauce has thickened to your liking, remove the skillet from heat.

8. Serve the Bourbon Chicken over steamed rice, and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (203.3g)

Calories		430
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		20.1 g	26%
	Saturated Fat	4.5 g	22%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	4.3 g
Cholesterol		119 mg	40%
Sodium		959 mg	42%
Total Carbohydrate		21.8 g	8%
	Dietary Fiber	0.2 g	1%
	Total Sugars	15.5 g
Protein		30.9 g	62%
Vitamin D		0.2 mcg	1%
Calcium		50 mg	4%
Iron		1.8 mg	10%
Potassium		390 mg	8%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 725 cal (46.2%%)

Protein: 494 cal (31.5%%)

Carbs: 348 cal (22.2%%)