Description
Savor the delightful flavors of our Easy Bourbon Chicken, a dish that brings restaurant-quality taste to your dining table in just 35 minutes. This family-friendly recipe features tender chicken pieces coated in a sticky, sweet sauce made with apple juice, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, it can be served over rice or noodles for a wholesome meal. The versatility of this dish allows you to customize it to your liking, making it a hit for both adults and kids alike. Add your favorite vegetables or enjoy it in lettuce wraps for a fun twist. Try this Easy Bourbon Chicken tonight and experience the mouthwatering flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ⅔ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup apple juice
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Toss in chicken until evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in batches until golden brown (about 6 minutes total). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds. Add chicken broth, soy sauce, apple juice, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, onion powder, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a gentle boil.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet and simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes until the sauce reduces by half.
- For a thicker sauce, mix additional cornstarch with cold water and stir into the sauce; simmer for another 2 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg