Description
Easy Bourbon Chicken is a deliciously simple dish that features tender chicken pieces enveloped in a sweet and tangy bourbon sauce. This quick recipe makes weeknight dinners a breeze, offering a flavor explosion that will delight your family and impress guests. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that evokes warmth and nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup bourbon
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown and fully cooked (about 6 to 8 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, bourbon, brown sugar, cornstarch mixture, and sesame oil.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the skillet; stir to coat evenly and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until thickened.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles, drizzling extra sauce on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg