Description
This Bourbon Chicken recipe is an easy and delicious way to enjoy a takeout-style favorite at home. Tender chicken pieces are marinated in a flavorful bourbon-soy sauce mixture, then cooked to perfection in a skillet.
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons red wine
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into smaller pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients. Add chicken pieces, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until no longer pink. Add half of the marinade and continue cooking until the sauce thickens and chicken is fully cooked.
- Optional Extra Sauce: In a separate saucepan, simmer the remaining marinade over medium heat until reduced and thickened.
- Serve: Serve chicken over rice and garnish with chives.
Notes
- Marinating: Marinate chicken overnight for optimal flavor.
- Bourbon Substitute: Use apple juice or chicken broth for a non-alcoholic version.
- Chicken: Use chicken breasts, adjusting cooking time as needed.
- Serving: Serve over rice with your favorite sides.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 500kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
