Bourbon Chicken
Experience the rich depth of flavors in this Bourbon Chicken, a dish that brings restaurant-quality taste right to your home kitchen. It's an uncomplicated recipe with an impressive result - tender, marinated chicken enveloped in a glossy, flavor-packed sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Marinating Time30 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 30 minute meals, bourbon chicken, bourbon chicken recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 544kcal
Marinade
- ½ cup Bourbon
- ½ cup soy sauce low sodium
- ½ cup water
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
- 2 tablespoon red wine
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Chicken
- 2 pounds chicken thighs boneless and skinless, cut into smaller pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chives chopped
Whisk all the marinade ingredients together in a medium bowl thoroughly. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl, toss them around, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to overnight.
In a large skillet heat the olive oil over medium to high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until the meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add half the marinade to the chicken and continue cooking until the marinade turns into a thicker sauce and the chicken is fully cooked. Should take another 5 to 10 minutes.
If you want some extra sauce, cook the remaining marinade in a small saucepan over medium heat, for about 5 to 10 minutes until it reduces about half and thickens a bit.
Serve the chicken over rice and garnish with chives.
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Marinade Time: Allowing the chicken to marinate overnight will intensify the flavors, but if you're short on time, a minimum of 30 minutes will still yield a tasty dish.
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Bourbon Substitute: If you prefer a non-alcoholic version, you can substitute the bourbon with apple juice or chicken broth, but keep in mind the flavor profile will change.
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Chicken Cut: This recipe uses boneless, skinless chicken thighs for their tenderness and flavor, but you can also use chicken breasts. Adjust cooking time accordingly.
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Serving Suggestion: Serve the Bourbon Chicken over fluffy jasmine rice to soak up the delectable sauce and pair with steamed veggies or a fresh salad for a balanced meal.
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Storing and Reheating: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days, or frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 544kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 1360mg | Potassium: 731mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 87IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 3mg