Easy Bourbon Chicken with a Glossy Pan Sauce
Easy bourbon chicken pairs browned chicken thighs with a glossy bourbon-soy sauce for a quick, satisfying skillet dinner.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tbsp neutral oil
- 1/3 cup bourbon
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup apple juice
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tbsp sliced scallions for serving
Instructions
Instructions
- Whisk bourbon, soy sauce, apple juice, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and the cornstarch slurry in a bowl.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Cook, stirring often, until the sauce is glossy and thick enough to coat the chicken, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with sliced scallions if using.
Notes
Serve with rice or steamed vegetables.