Bourbon Chicken 🍗🥃:
Ingredients 🍗🥃
– 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 🐔
– 1/2 cup bourbon 🥃
– 1/2 cup soy sauce 🍶
– 1/4 cup brown sugar 🍬
– 1/4 cup ketchup 🍅
– 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 🍎
– 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
– 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 🌿
– 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional) 🌶️
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening) 🌽
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 🛢️
– 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish) 🌿
Preparation 🍳
1. Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).
2. Sear the Chicken: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. 🐔🛢️
3. Cook the Sauce: In the same skillet, pour in the sauce mixture. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
4. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the chicken to the skillet. Simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened. If the sauce needs thickening, stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until thickened.
5. Serve: Garnish with sliced green onions. Serve the Bourbon Chicken over rice or noodles. Enjoy your flavorful and delicious meal! 😋
Perfect for a tasty and satisfying dinner!