Instant Pot Copycat Bourbon Chicken
Ingredients
- ½ clow-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbspcornstarch
- ½ clight brown sugar
- ¼ cketchup
- ¼ clow-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tspground ginger
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 clovegarlic
- 1 tbspvegetable oil
- ⅓ cbourbon
- 2 tbspapple cider vinegar
- 3 lbskinless
boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Cooked rice or mashed potatoes and sliced scallions
for serving
Directions
- 1
In a large measuring cup or medium bowl, whisk broth into cornstarch until well combined. Add brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, ginger, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and whisk to combine.
- 2
Set Instant Pot to "Sauté." Cook garlic and oil, stirring frequently, until garlic is fragrant and light golden, about 2 minutes. Pour in bourbon and vinegar. Bring to a boil and cook until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Stir in chicken and broth mixture.
- 3
Lock lid and pressure cook on High for 4 minutes. Follow manufacturer's guide for slow release, making sure to wait until cycle is complete before unlocking and removing lid.
- 4
Set Pot to “Sauté” and bring mixture to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened to a gravy consistency, 8 to 10 minutes.
- 5
Divide rice among plates. Spoon chicken mixture over. Top with scallions.
Instant Pot Copycat Bourbon Chicken
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About this Recipe
Craving that irresistible sticky, sweet, and savory bourbon chicken from your favorite '90s food court? Our Instant Pot Copycat Bourbon Chicken brings all that nostalgic flavor right to your dinner table with minimal fuss, making it an ideal weeknight meal.
This recipe shines because it harnesses the power of the Instant Pot to transform simple pantry staples into a rich, complex sauce and incredibly tender chicken in a fraction of the time. You'll achieve that perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and subtly boozy, reminiscent of the classic, but made effortlessly at home for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Prepare for a burst of savory-sweet flavor, a subtle warmth from the bourbon, and a delightful tang from the apple cider vinegar and ketchup. The skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into convenient bite-sized pieces, become exceptionally tender and soak up every bit of the thick, glossy sauce. It’s a hearty, satisfying dish that delivers big on taste without requiring hours in the kitchen, making it incredibly approachable for busy evenings, totaling around 40 minutes from start to finish.
While fantastic as written, you can easily customize this bourbon chicken. Feel free to adjust the sauce to your liking; for a touch of heat, a pinch of red pepper flakes can be added. If you prefer to omit the bourbon, you can substitute with chicken broth or even apple juice, though the depth of flavor will subtly change.
Serve this delicious Instant Pot bourbon chicken generously over a bed of fluffy cooked rice or creamy mashed potatoes to ensure you capture every drop of the incredible sauce. A sprinkle of fresh sliced scallions not only adds a welcome burst of color but also a mild, crisp contrast.