The Best Bourbon Chicken

Indulge in the irresistible flavors of "The Best Bourbon Chicken," a mouthwatering blend of sweet, savory, and slightly tangy notes perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. This recipe combines tender, bite-sized pieces of boneless, skinless chicken thighs, pan-seared to golden perfection, and then coated in a rich bourbon-infused glaze made with soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and a subtle hint of heat from crushed red pepper flakes. The sauce thickens beautifully, creating a velvety coating that clings to the chicken for maximum flavor in every bite. Garnished with fragrant green onions and toasted sesame seeds, this crowd-pleaser pairs perfectly with steamed rice for a complete and comforting meal. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes and brimming with bold, bold flavors, this homemade Bourbon Chicken will become a family-favorite recipe you'll return to again and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger
• 0.25 cup bourbon
• 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 0.25 cup water
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 0.25 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Cut the boneless, skinless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper, then toss in cornstarch to coat evenly.

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Carefully pour in the bourbon, allowing it to simmer for about 1 minute to cook off the alcohol.

Step 5

Add the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 6

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss it in the sauce. Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 3-5 minutes, allowing it to thicken and coat the chicken pieces.

Step 7

Once the sauce has thickened to your liking, remove the skillet from heat.

Step 8

Serve the Bourbon Chicken over steamed rice, and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	809.3 grams (809.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1628

Total Fat 79.50g	102%
Saturated Fat 17.80g	89%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.80g
Cholesterol 567mg	189%
Sodium 3826mg	166%
Total Carbohydrate 65.10g	24%
Dietary Fiber 2.00g	7%
Total Sugars 38.60g
Protein 127.80g	256%

Vitamin D 32IU	159%
Calcium 186mg	14%
Iron 8mg	45%
Potassium 1308mg	28%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.1%

Protein: 34.4%

Carbs: 17.5%