Bourbon Chicken

4.55 from 82 votes

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

Cook Time20

Marinating Time30

Total Time1

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 30 minute meals, bourbon chicken, bourbon chicken recipe

Servings:

Calories: 544kcal

Author: Joanna Cismaru

Ingredients

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

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Instructions

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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Notes

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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