Description

Easy Bourbon Chicken is a delectable dish that brings the vibrant flavors of your favorite restaurant straight to your kitchen. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken coated in a sticky, sweet bourbon sauce with notes of garlic and spice, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1-inch pieces)
4 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup chicken broth
⅔ cup soy sauce
⅓ cup apple juice
⅓ cup ketchup
¼ cup bourbon
1 cup brown sugar

Instructions

In a medium bowl, mix cornstarch with salt and pepper. Toss in chicken pieces until coated.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken on both sides for about 6 minutes total; set aside.
Sauté minced garlic in the skillet for about 30 seconds, then add remaining sauce ingredients and bring to a gentle boil.
Lower heat and return chicken to the skillet, simmering for about 10 minutes until sauce reduces by half.
Optional: Mix additional cornstarch with cold water to thicken the sauce if desired.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: American/Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 240g)
Calories: 355
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 860mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: For a kid-friendly version, substitute bourbon with extra apple juice or broth. Adjust sweetness by modifying the brown sugar according to preference. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles for the best taste and texture.