Description
This flavorful Bourbon Chicken recipe features tender chicken thighs marinated in a rich blend of bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger, then pan-cooked to perfection with a luscious homemade sauce. Perfectly balanced with sweet and savory notes, it’s an easy stovetop dish to serve over rice and garnished with fresh chives for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
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Marinade
- ½ cup Bourbon
- ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup water
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons red wine
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into smaller pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a medium bowl, thoroughly whisk together bourbon, soy sauce, water, minced garlic, brown sugar, fresh ginger, red wine, and sesame oil until well combined. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, toss to coat evenly, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight for maximum flavor infusion.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink on the outside, about 5 minutes.
- Add Marinade for Sauce: Pour in half of the reserved marinade over the chicken in the skillet. Continue cooking for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the marinade thickens into a rich sauce and the chicken is cooked through.
- Prepare Extra Sauce (Optional): For extra sauce, pour the remaining marinade into a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes until reduced by half and slightly thickened.
- Serve: Serve the cooked bourbon chicken hot over rice and garnish with chopped chives for a fresh finish.
Notes
- Marinating overnight enhances the flavor and tenderness.
- If preferred, substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts but adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Use low sodium soy sauce to control the saltiness of the dish.
- Keep an eye on the sauce as it thickens to avoid burning.
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables or a simple green salad.
Keywords: Bourbon chicken, chicken thighs recipe, easy stovetop chicken, sweet and savory chicken, homemade bourbon sauce