Bourbon Chicken
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Bourbon Chicken

Bourbon chicken is a delicious dish of tender chicken thigh pieces coated in a sweet brown sugar, ginger, soy, and bourbon glaze for a New Orleans favorite.

Ingredients

  • skinless

    boneless chicken thighs

    1 ½ lb
  • cornstarch
    2 tbsp
  • olive oil
    2 tbsp
  • dried minced onion
    2 tbsp
  • garlic powder
    ½ tsp
  • ground ginger
    1 tsp
  • reduced sodium soy sauce
    ⅓ c
  • reduced-sodium chicken broth
    ⅓ c
  • bourbon
    ¼ c
  • packed brown sugar
    ½ c
  • cider vinegar
    1 tbsp
  • crushed red pepper
    ¼ tsp
  • hot cooked rice
    2 c
  • green onions

    sliced

    2

Directions

  1. 1

    Gather Ingredients.

    Step 1
  2. 2

    Toss chicken with 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a medium bowl.

    Step 2
  3. 3

    Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken. Cook and stir until browned; transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon.

    Step 3
  4. 4

    Heat  remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet. Add onion, garlic, and ginger; cook and stir until softened and fragrant, 1 to 3 minutes.

    Step 4
  5. 5

    Stir remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch, soy sauce, broth, bourbon, brown sugar, vinegar, and crushed red pepper together in a small bowl.

    Step 5
  6. 6

    Add sauce mixture to skillet; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.

    Step 6
  7. 7

    Return chicken to skillet. Cook and stir until coated in sauce and heated through, about 2 minutes.

    Step 7
  8. 8

    Serve over rice. Top with green onions.

    Step 8
Bourbon Chicken
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Bourbon Chicken

543 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a dinner that's bursting with flavor, delivering a taste of New Orleans right to your kitchen? This Bourbon Chicken recipe brings you tender chicken thighs coated in a rich, glossy glaze that's both sweet and savory, a true crowd-pleaser for any weeknight or special occasion.

This recipe works wonders because it leverages the inherent tenderness of skinless, boneless chicken thighs, ensuring every bite is succulent and juicy. The magic truly happens in the sauce: a harmonious blend of brown sugar, reduced sodium soy sauce, aromatic ginger, and a splash of bourbon. This combination creates a deeply caramelized, complex glaze that clings perfectly to the chicken.

What you'll discover is a dish where the chicken practically melts in your mouth, enveloped in a thick, mahogany-hued sauce. The flavor profile is a delightful dance between the sweetness of brown sugar, the umami depth of soy, the gentle warmth of ginger and garlic, and a subtle, distinctive richness from the bourbon. A hint of cider vinegar brightens the overall taste, while a touch of crushed red pepper adds just enough gentle heat to keep things interesting. It’s a wonderfully balanced and satisfying main course.

Feel free to adjust the crushed red pepper to your liking; dial it up for a spicier kick or down for a milder experience. For extra freshness, you can always add more sliced green onions when serving.

Serve this delightful Bourbon Chicken over hot cooked rice to soak up every last drop of that incredible sauce. Garnish with plenty of sliced green onions for a vibrant finish, making it a complete and satisfying meal perfect for dinner.

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