Published Jan 24, 2022 Updated Aug 19, 2024
Bourbon Chicken Recipe
Bourbon chicken is a delicious chicken dish named after Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. The juicy and crispy chicken coated with rich and flavorful bourbon sauce makes it a popular take-out in most Chinese-American restaurants. Enjoy this irresistible dish by drizzling the tangy and slightly sweet sauce onto steamed rice or vegetables. This mouthwatering homemade bourbon chicken recipe is easy to prepare and is a quick and stunning meal in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients For Bourbon Chicken Recipe
This easy homemade bourbon chicken recipe calls for the following ingredients:
Low-sodium soy sauce Bourbon whisky Unsweetened apple juice Rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar Maple syrup Garlic Ginger Paprika, or any chili powder Chicken thighs, boneless, skinless Corn starch Vegetable oil Water Scallions
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How To Make Bourbon Chicken
First, prepare the bourbon sauce by adding soy sauce, bourbon whisky, unsweetened apple juice, rice vinegar, maple syrup, minced garlic, grated ginger, and paprika in a bowl. Whisk well, and set aside. Next, clean and slice the chicken thigh. Pat the meat dry and coat with corn starch. Heat the skillet (or frying pan) over medium-high heat with oil. Add the chicken strips and cook them on both sides for 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown and almost cooked through. Add the bourbon sauce mixture to the skillet and constantly stir to coat the meat evenly with sauce. Mix one teaspoon of corn starch and two tablespoons of water in a small bowl, and whisk well. Lower the heat to medium, and stir in the corn starch and water mixture. Bring to a simmer, and keep stirring for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens. Turn off the heat. Dish out, and serve immediately with chopped scallions sprinkled on top.
Cooking Tips
Prepare the bourbon sauce mixture beforehand, and stir in the sauce mixture while cooking the chicken. It is easy and quick this way. Make sure the skillet (or frying pan) and oil are heated hot enough before adding in chicken strips, which will give you a nice and crispy outside. Scrape the sauce from the side of the skillet (or frying pan) with a spatula to keep the flavor on the meal as much as possible.
What To Serve With Bourbon Chicken
Serve this dish with rice or noodles. For a wholesome meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes. I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do. If you try my recipe, please leave a comment and consider giving it a 5-star rating. For more easy and delicious recipes, explore my Recipe Index, and stay updated by subscribing to my newsletter and following me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for new updates.
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