Saucy Bourbon Chicken Recipe Is Better Than Takeout (20 Minutes, 7 Ingredients) by Donna John
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Think the bourbon chicken at your local restaurant is good? Just wait until you try this easy bourbon chicken recipe that takes about 20 minutes to make. No joke!
Here is your shopping list for this quick and easy bourbon chicken recipe: boneless/skinless chicken breasts or thighs, vegetable oil, bourbon, low-sodium soy sauce, brown sugar and fresh garlic.
The chicken cooks quickly in a skillet before the bourbon sauce is added. The bourbon sauce is a mixture of bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar and garlic. That's it. The flavorful sauce coats the juicy chicken pieces and makes this chicken recipe a masterpiece. Try this high-protein recipe with cubes of boneless pork instead of chicken. (Be sure to read about the health benefits of protein.)
All you need to add when serving this easy bourbon chicken recipe is rice and maybe a fresh vegetable. Dinner is done. This high-protein bourbon chicken is a great meal-prep recipe, too. Pack it in your meal-prep containers with some rice or steamed vegetables.
Cuisine: American / Asian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Sauce
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch combined with 1 tablespoon water
Here's how to make it:
- To make the sauce, combine the bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar and garlic. Whisk to combine. (Use whatever bourbon you like!) Combine the cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water and stir until smooth. Whisk into the sauce. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken in the hot oil until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
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