THE ULTIMATE BOURBON CHICKEN RECIPE | A SPICY PERSPECTIVE

The Ultimate Bourbon Chicken Recipe | A Spicy Perspective image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 14

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3 pounds boneless chicken breasts (and/or thighs)
3 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup apple juice
2/3 cup light brown sugar (packed)
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup bourbon
¼ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
¼ cup vegetable or peanut oil
2 cloves garlic (minced)
Salt and pepper

Steps:

Cut the chicken into small 1 inch pieces toss with corn starch, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper.
In a medium bowl mix the apple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, bourbon, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, onion powder, ginger powder, and crushed red pepper together. Mix well.
Set a large saucepot (or sauté pan) over medium heat. Add the oil. Once hot move the chicken to the pan and sear the pieces on all sides. Then move the chicken onto a holding plate.
Next add the garlic. Sauté for one minute. Then pour in the sauce. Stir and bring to a boil. Allow the sauce to simmer and thicken for 5 minutes.
Stir in the chicken pieces and simmer another 5 minutes to finish cooking. Serve warm with chopped scallions on top.