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Bourbon Chicken Skillet

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A flavorful and easy-to-make chicken dish with a sweet and savory bourbon sauce, perfect served over rice.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1.5 lbs boneless (skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 0.5 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon (or apple juice if omitting alcohol)
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

To Serve

  • Cooked rice
  • Sliced green onions
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions 

  • Toss chicken with 1 tbsp cornstarch and black pepper.
  • Cook chicken in oil until golden, then set aside.
  • Mix soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, bourbon, hoisin, garlic, and ginger.
  • Simmer sauce, then thicken with cornstarch slurry.
  • Return chicken to sauce, heat through, then serve over rice garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Adjust bourbon amount for alcohol-free version.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken