Delicious caramelized Bourbon Chicken is so tender and mouthwateringly satisfying that every bite is a comforting and filling reward. Easy to prep and even easier to plate, this recipe cuts right through the waste and gets to the center of where taste meets satisfaction. Savory and filling, this authentic styled dish is perfect on any occasion. Bourbon Chicken is a staple at the mall food court but once you have tried this recipe the natural flavors will stand on their own as the best selection for the lowest price. This is very good when served fresh and can be as fancy in the presentation as you want. This also keeps wonderfully refrigerated and makes for a very easy reheat and enjoy time saver for a busy week.
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Trim fat from the meat of the chicken. Then, cut into cubes. Place chicken in a bowl.
Add soy sauce and cornstarch. Mix well. Cover and let marinate for 15 minutes.
In a bowl: combine all the sauce ingredients together and set aside until ready to use.
Heat the pan to medium-high. Add oil and wait for a few minutes. Cooking in 2 batches: add half of the marinated chicken to the hot pan. Sear all sides for 3 minutes total and then transfer to a plate/bowl.
Repeat: sear and transfer to a plate/bowl the second batch of chicken.
Add ginger, garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant. Pour in the Bourbon while gently mixing the ingredients in the pan. Let simmer for 1-2 minutes. Miix the sauce in the bowl to a uniform consistency one last time. Add the well mixed sauce to the hot pan while continuing to stir. Then, turn down the heat to medium.
Add seared chicken.
Let cook for 15-16 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
Garnish with sesame oil and chopped green onions.
Serve with white rice. Enjoy!
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Bourbon Chicken Bites
Ingredients
Marinate
- 1 ½ lbs chicken thighs
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Sauce
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp fresh ginger
- ¼ tsp white pepper
Additional
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 2 tbsp Bourbon
Instructions
Marinate
- Trim fat from the meat of the chicken. Then, cut into cubes. Place chicken in a bowl. Add soy sauce and cornstarch. Mix well. Cover and let marinate for 15 minutes.
Cook
- In a bowl: combine all the sauce ingredients together and set aside until ready to use.
- Heat the pan to medium-high. Add oil and wait for a few minutes. Cooking in 2 batches: add half of the marinated chicken to the hot pan. Sear all sides for 3 minutes total and then transfer to a plate/bowl. Repeat: sear and transfer to a plate/bowl the second batch of chicken.
- Add ginger, garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant. Pour in the Bourbon while gently mixing the ingredients in the pan. Let simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Mix the sauce mixture in the bowl to a uniform consistency one last time. Add the well mixed sauce to the hot pan while continuing to stir. Then, turn down the heat to medium.
- Add seared chicken and let cook for 15-16 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
Garnish with sesame oil and chopped green onions. Serve with white rice. Enjoy!
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