Bourbon Chicken
Bourbon Chicken with tender, juicy pieces of chicken infused with a rich, sweet-savory blend of soy sauce, brown sugar, and a hint of bourbon. Aromas of garlic and ginger add warmth.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons neutral oil vegetable or canola
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, water, bourbon, sesame oil, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Heat in microwave for 2 mins, or on stove until sugar dissolves. Reserve half for later.
- Toss chicken with cornstarch and 2 tbsp of the warm sauce.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken in a single layer for 10 mins, until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add 2 tbsp reserved sauce, garlic powder, and ground ginger to the skillet. Cook for 30 secs until fragrant.
- Add remaining sauce, bring to boil, and simmer until syrupy, about 6-8 mins. Off heat, stir in apple cider vinegar.
- Return chicken to skillet and coat with sauce. Transfer to serving platter and serve over rice.