Bourbon Chicken is a sweet-savory skillet dinner featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a glossy bourbon-infused glaze with garlic and ginger.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
1/4 cup bourbon
1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
Sliced green onions for garnish optional
Instructions
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Pat chicken dry and cut into bite-sized pieces.
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Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Sear chicken 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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Lower heat and sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
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Carefully add bourbon and simmer 1 to 2 minutes.
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Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, chicken broth, and rice vinegar. Bring to a simmer.
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Return chicken to pan and cook 5 minutes.
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Mix cornstarch and water, then stir into sauce. Simmer until thickened.
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Remove from heat and garnish with green onions before serving.