Description
Easy Bourbon Chicken is a delightful, quick-to-make dish that combines tender chicken pieces with a sticky, sweet bourbon sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe offers a balance of flavors that will appeal to both adults and kids. With just 35 minutes from start to finish, you can impress your family or guests without the hassle of complicated cooking. Serve it over steamed rice or alongside fresh vegetables for a complete meal that rivals your favorite takeout!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (chopped into 1-inch pieces)
- 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
- For garnish: fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix cornstarch with salt and pepper. Toss chicken pieces to coat evenly.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the coated chicken for about 6 minutes, turning halfway through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth, soy sauce, apple juice, ketchup, bourbon (if using), vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, onion powder, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and return chicken to the skillet. Simmer for about 10 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Optional: For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with cold water and stir into the sauce; simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (about 150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg