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Bourbon Chicken

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken in a sweet and savory bourbon sauce.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 4 large chicken breasts, chopped into bite-sized pieces and patted dry
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ cup apple juice (or bourbon if available) (Bourbon gives depth, apple juice works fine)
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • ½ cup soy sauce (Use light soy to reduce saltiness)
  • ¼ cup water
  • ⅔ cup brown sugar
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • 3 tsp minced garlic (Fresh garlic = bigger flavor)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (for coating chicken)
  • 1 tsp cornstarch (for thickening sauce)
  • ¼ cup green onions, sliced

Instructions 

  • Mix chicken with 1 tbsp cornstarch, then cook until browned.
  • Combine soy sauce, apple juice, ketchup, water, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic to make the sauce.
  • Add sauce to chicken and simmer until thickened.
  • Mix remaining cornstarch with a little water and stir into the sauce to thicken further.
  • Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot.

Notes

Adjust soy sauce and sugar to taste for desired sweetness and saltiness.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken