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How to Make Best Bourbon Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the rich and savory taste of bourbon chicken. This popular dish has its origins in Chinese-American cuisine, and combines the bold flavors of bourbon with tender, juicy chicken. The result is a mouthwatering dish that is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a weeknight dinner or a weekend get-together with friends and family.

What makes bourbon chicken so special is the way the flavors of the bourbon infuse the chicken, creating a dish that is both sweet a...

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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • ¾ cup apple-grape-cherry juice
  • ⅔ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup peach-flavored bourbon liqueur (such as Southern Comfort ®)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
  • ¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ cup apple-grape-cherry juice
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8

  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large, heavy pan. Cook and stir chicken pieces in hot oil until lightly golden on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to a bowl and set aside.
  • Whisk together water, brown sugar, 3/4 cup fruit juice, soy sauce, ketchup, bourbon liqueur, vinegar, garlic, onion, red pepper flakes, and ginger in the Dutch oven. Bring sauce to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon.
  • Stir chicken into sauce, then bring to a full boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until sauce is reduced and thickened and chicken pieces are no longer pink in the middle, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove chicken pieces to a bowl with a slotted spoon. Stir together 1/4 cup fruit juice with cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth; whisk into sauce, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Bring to a simmer; cook until thickened, about 1 minute. Return chicken pieces to sauce and stir to combine.

    • Nutrition

    417 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 97mg
    • Sodium: 1382mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 32g
    • Protein: 37g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 51mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 462mg

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