Bourbon Chicken Recipe
This Bourbon Chicken Recipe is sweet, savory, and easy to make.Tender chicken is simmered in a sticky homemade sauce.Perfect for weeknight dinners served over rice.
Ingredients
Bourbon Sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup apple juice mixed with 1 tablespoon vanilla extract as a halal-friendly bourbon substitute
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 to 3 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1/4 cup sliced green onion
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, orange juice, brown sugar, apple juice mixture, soy sauce, minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized cubes, about 1 inch in size. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Heat a large wok or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil and sesame oil and allow them to heat for about 1 minute.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook for 8–10 minutes until browned on the outside and fully cooked through.
- Reduce the heat to medium and pour the sauce mixture into the skillet. Stir well so the chicken is coated evenly.
- Simmer the Bourbon Chicken Recipe for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot over steamed rice.
Notes
- Serve with jasmine rice, fried rice, or noodles.
- Add toasted sesame seeds for extra flavor and texture.
- Leftover sauce tastes delicious drizzled over vegetables.
- You can prepare the sauce mixture ahead of time for quicker cooking.