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Bourbon Chicken

Alyssa Rivers
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! 
4.5 from 12 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins
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
 

  • In a medium sized skillet over medium high heat add the olive oil and chicken. Cook until brown and no longer pink.
  • In a small bowl whisk together bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic. Whisk together cornstarch and water and add to the sauce.
  • 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.

Notes

*Can substitute with apple cider.

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 11gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 856mgPotassium: 161mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 44IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg