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Bourbon Chicken

A classic sweet and savory Bourbon Chicken recipe, perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender chicken pieces coated in a rich bourbon sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:

  • 0.45 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup cornstarch
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying

For the Bourbon Sauce:

  • 0.5 cup bourbon
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat evenly.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken in batches and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels.
  • In a small saucepan, combine bourbon, water, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, honey, garlic powder, and ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
  • Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Return the fried chicken to the skillet. Pour the bourbon sauce over the chicken and toss to coat. Cook for another minute until heated through.
  • Serve hot, typically over white rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.

Notes

This Bourbon Chicken is a crowd-pleaser and can be customized with your favorite spices. Ensure the bourbon is cooked off sufficiently if serving to children.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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