Bourbon Chicken

4.41 from 27 votes

Bourbon Chicken is juicy, tender chicken thighs cut into pieces simmered in a sweet, brown sugar glaze that will melt in your mouth!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Caribbean

Keyword: bourbon chicken, Bourbon Chicken Recipe, easy bourbon chicken

Servings:

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Equipment

skillet

Ingredients

1 pound cubed chicken thighs, 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup bourbon*
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
3 minced garlic cloves
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
sliced green onions

Instructions

In a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat, add the 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 pound cubed chicken thighs,and cook until brown and no longer pink.
In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup bourbon*, ½ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup brown sugar, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Whisk together 1 teaspoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water and add to the sauce mixture.
Pour the sauce over the chicken and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens up. Serve over rice and garnish with sliced green onions if desired.

Video

Notes

*Can substitute with apple cider.

Originally Posted on September 10, 2019

Updated on August 20, 2024

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