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Bourbon Chicken

Savory Bourbon Chicken: A Sweet & Sticky Delight at Home

Bourbon Chicken is a flavorful, sweet and savory dish that's easy to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 750 g skinless, boneless chicken thigh fillets perfect for keeping the meat tender and juicy
  • 2 tbsp cornflour helps create that delightful crispy coating before cooking
For the Seasoning
  • ¼ tsp salt enhances the overall flavor of the dish
  • ¼ tsp black pepper adds a touch of warmth and spice
For Cooking
  • 3 tbsp oil good quality oil will help achieve a perfect sear on the chicken
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled and minced for a fragrant base
  • 1 tsp minced ginger adds warmth and depth of flavor
For the Sauce
  • 3 tbsp light soy sauce gives the dish its savory umami flavor
  • 2 tbsp dark soy sauce adds richness and color to the sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornflour used to thicken the sauce for that sticky finish
  • 180 ml chicken stock keeps the sauce rich and flavorful
  • 4 tbsp bourbon whisky brings a unique sweetness to the dish
  • 5 tbsp light brown sugar balances the saltiness and adds caramel notes
For Serving
  • boiled rice or egg fried rice the perfect base to soak up the sauce
  • spring onions thinly sliced for a fresh, crunchy garnish
  • sesame seeds sprinkle for added texture and presentation

Equipment

  • pan
  • bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the chicken by trimming the skin and bone from the thighs, then cutting them into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Toss the chicken pieces in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of cornflour, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant.
  4. Add the chicken to the pan, spreading them out evenly. Cook until browned and cooked through.
  5. Mix the sauce by combining light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, remaining cornflour, chicken stock, bourbon, and brown sugar in a separate bowl.
  6. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken in the pan and simmer until the sauce thickens.
  7. Serve the Bourbon Chicken over boiled or egg-fried rice, garnished with spring onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 580mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle with extra bourbon before serving for an enhanced flavor kick.

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