Bourbon Chicken

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Bourbon Chicken



Course Main
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 332 kcal
Author Dinner at the Zoo

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup bourbon apple juice can be substituted
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onions optional


Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Place the chicken in the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds.
  3. While the chicken is cooking. In a medium bowl whisk together the bourbon, brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, water, soy sauce and cornstarch.
  4. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to low and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
  5. Sprinkle with green onions and serve immediately, over rice if desired.


Recipe Notes
Adapted from bigoven.com