Description
Enjoy a quick and delicious dinner with this Easy Bourbon Chicken recipe. Tender chicken thighs are coated in a rich, savory, and slightly sweet bourbon sauce, making it a perfect choice for a flavorful weeknight meal. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish pairs beautifully with rice or your favorite vegetables.
Ingredients
2 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup bourbon
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water (for cornstarch slurry)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add bourbon and reduce slightly for 1-2 minutes. Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground ginger. Add 1/2 cup water and bring to a simmer.
- Thicken the Sauce: Create a slurry by mixing cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water. Stir into the sauce and cook until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to skillet and toss to coat with sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through. Serve over rice or with your favorite sides.
Notes
Substitute Options: For a non-alcoholic version, use apple juice or chicken broth in place of bourbon.
Spicy Variation: Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 350 kcal per serving
