Description
A cozy, comforting Bourbon Chicken recipe with a glossy, sweet-savory sauce that clings to tender pieces of chicken, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix the sauce in a bowl by combining soy sauce, brown sugar, bourbon, and minced garlic until smooth.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken in a single layer, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, scraping the bottom of the skillet.
- Lower heat and simmer for 8 to 12 minutes until the sauce is thick and glossy.
- Adjust seasoning and garnish with chopped green onions before serving over rice or quinoa.
Notes
For variations, swap chicken thighs for breasts, add red pepper flakes for spice, or include vegetables like bell peppers in the last few minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Bourbon Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Comfort Food, Weeknight Dinner