Description
Delectable Bourbon Chicken delivers Southern comfort with a sweet and tangy sauce that dances across tender meat. Juicy chicken pieces glazed in rich bourbon-infused flavors promise a quick weeknight dinner that satisfies you completely.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
Seasonings and Sweeteners:
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon ginger
Liquids and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Garnish:
- 2 green onions
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet and heat olive oil until shimmering, then carefully place chicken pieces to develop a rich golden-brown exterior.
- Introduce minced garlic and grated ginger into the pan, allowing their aromatic essence to permeate the meat while releasing fragrant notes.
- Deglaze the skillet with bourbon, scraping down caramelized bits from the bottom and letting the liquid reduce and concentrate its flavors.
- Create a glossy sauce by incorporating soy sauce, brown sugar, and chicken broth, whisking to ensure smooth integration of ingredients.
- Reduce heat and allow the liquid to gently simmer, transforming into a thick, luxurious glaze that clings beautifully to each chicken piece.
- Continue cooking until chicken reaches optimal tenderness and sauce achieves a silky, rich consistency that coats the meat evenly.
- Remove from heat and let the chicken rest momentarily to absorb the remaining sauce’s intense flavors.
- Garnish with finely sliced green onions, providing a fresh, sharp contrast to the rich, sweet-savory bourbon glaze.
- Serve immediately, drizzling any remaining sauce over the chicken for maximum flavor impact.
Notes
- Swap bourbon for apple juice or chicken broth if avoiding alcohol, maintaining the rich flavor profile.
- Marinate chicken beforehand in the sauce mixture for deeper, more intense taste penetration.
- Cut chicken into uniform bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and consistent glaze coverage.
- For a low-carb version, replace brown sugar with monk fruit sweetener or stevia, reducing overall sugar content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg