Bourbon Chicken

4.52 from 29 votes

Bourbon Chicken is a quick and easy chicken recipe with tender chicken thigh strips coated with a rich, sweet and savory bourbon sauce. This recipe is delicious and best served with freshly steamed bowl of rice.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Chicken

Cuisine: Chinese Recipes

Keyword: Bourbon Chicken

Servings: People

Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup bourbon whisky
1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon ginger grated
1/4 teaspoon paprika or any chili powder
1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon cornstarch plus 1 teaspoon divided
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons water
1 stalk scallions chopped

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Instructions

First, combine all the sauce ingredients. In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, bourbon whiskey, unsweetened apple juice, rice vinegar, maple syrup, minced garlic, grated ginger, and paprika. Mix well and set aside.
Rinse the chicken thighs and pat them dry with paper towels. Cut the chicken into 1/2-inch (1.3 cm) thick strips.
Add one tablespoon of cornstarch to a shallow plate. Lightly coat the chicken strips with the cornstarch.
Heat a skillet (or frying pan) over medium-high heat with oil. Add the chicken strips and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and almost cooked through. Add the bourbon sauce mixture to the skillet and stir constantly to coat the chicken evenly with the sauce.
In a small bowl, mix one teaspoon of cornstarch with two tablespoons of water and whisk well. Lower the heat to medium and stir in the cornstarch mixture. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens. Turn off the heat.
Dish out the chicken and serve immediately, garnished with chopped scallions sprinkled on top.

Notes

Recipe adapted from: EatingWell

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