Description
This bourbon chicken recipe combines tender chicken with a rich sauce that is both sweet and savory, making it a perfect weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and black pepper to create the marinade.
- Add the diced chicken to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
- Let the chicken marinate for at least an hour for maximum flavor.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the marinated chicken along with the marinade.
- Cook the chicken for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Allow the sauce to simmer and thicken for an additional 5 minutes.
- Garnish the dish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
- Serve the bourbon chicken over steamed rice or alongside stir-fried vegetables.
Notes
- Using fresh chicken and high-quality bourbon will enhance the flavor of the dish.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: chicken
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 70
Keywords: bourbon chicken, easy dinner, weeknight meal, savory chicken, quick recipe