Bourbon Chicken
Bourbon Chicken is a delightful dish that balances sweet and savory flavors, making it perfect for any occasion. With tender pieces of chicken coated in a rich sauce made from soy sauce, brown sugar, and aromatic spices, this recipe is easy to prepare and highly customizable. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat a splash of oil. Add garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown on all sides, approximately 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and chicken broth. Pour over the chicken in the skillet.
- Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles with additional sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg