Easy Bourbon Chicken Recipe: A Delightful Family Favorite
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and black pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the skillet.
- Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Mix cornstarch with a tablespoon of water and stir into the skillet to thicken the sauce.
- Simmer for another 5 minutes and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with rice for a complete meal.
- Adjust the amount of bourbon according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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