Bourbon Chicken (20 Minutes)

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Bourbon chicken is a sweet and savory dish that combines tender chicken with a rich sauce made with brown sugar, soy sauce, and bourbon. It’s a popular Chinese-American dish that can be served with rice or noodles, and it’s easy to make in around 20 minutes. The sweetness of the brown sugar and the smoky flavor of the bourbon make this dish a favorite for many.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, bourbon, ginger, garlic powder, and black pepper until the sugar is dissolved.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes or until browned on all sides and cooked through.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir to coat. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is glazed.
  4. Serve the chicken over rice or noodles and sprinkle with sliced green onions.

Notes

If you don’t have bourbon, you can substitute with apple juice or apple cider. For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking. To give the dish a little spicy kick, add some red pepper flakes or hot sauce to the sauce mixture. Enjoy!

*Please keep in mind that the following nutritional information is based on estimates and can vary depending on the specific brands and ingredients used.

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