Description
A quick and delicious Bourbon Chicken Skillet recipe made with tender chicken thighs and a flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- ¼ 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
- Cooked rice
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, toss the chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon cornstarch and ¼ teaspoon black pepper to coat evenly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, bourbon, hoisin, garlic, and ginger.
- Add the sauce mixture to the same skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- In a separate small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water. Stir into the simmering sauce.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to coat in the sauce. Cook for another 1 or 2 minutes until heated through.
- Serve over rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute bourbon with apple juice.
- Garnish with additional sesame seeds for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg