Bourbon Chicken
Bourbon Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken pieces with a sweet and savory bourbon glaze, creating a burst of flavor in every bite. This quick and easy recipe takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and cook, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or casual get-togethers. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that’s sure to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3-4)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (dark for richer flavor)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger paste
- Red pepper flakes (to taste)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat, then sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, ginger paste, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the skillet and simmer for about 5 minutes until well-coated.
- Mix cornstarch with a little water until smooth and add it to the skillet while stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for at least an hour before cooking. Substitute bourbon with apple juice for a kid-friendly version. Add steamed vegetables during the last few minutes of cooking for added nutrition.