Bourbon Chicken
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Best Bourbon Chicken is juicy, tender chicken thighs cut into pieces simmered in a sweet, brown sugar glaze that will melt in your mouth. Rich in flavor and served over rice for a complete meal!
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American, Caribbean
Servings: 8
Calories: 194 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken thighs or breasts cut into one inch pieces
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup bourbon*
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
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In a medium sized skillet over medium high heat add the olive oil and chicken. Cook until brown and no longer pink.
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In a small bowl whisk together bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic. Whisk together cornstarch and water and add to the sauce.
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Pour the sauce over the chicken and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens up. Serve over rice and garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
Recipe Notes
*Can substitute with apple cider.
Nutrition Facts
Bourbon Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Cholesterol 56mg19%
Sodium 856mg36%
Potassium 161mg5%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 44IU1%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 15mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.