Best Bourbon Chicken Recipe

Name: Best Bourbon Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil; 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch pieces; 1 cup water; 1 cup packed light brown sugar; 3/4 cup apple-grape-cherry juice; 2/3 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup peach-flavored bourbon liqueur (such as Southern Comfort (R)); 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon dried minced onion; 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 cup apple-grape-cherry juice; 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons olive oil
3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch pieces
1 cup water
1 cup packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup apple-grape-cherry juice
2/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup peach-flavored bourbon liqueur (such as Southern Comfort (R))
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup apple-grape-cherry juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch

1
Heat the oil in a large heavy pan or Dutch oven, and brown the chicken pieces until lightly golden on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a bowl.
2
In the same dutch oven, whisk the water, brown sugar, 3/4 cup of fruit juice cocktail, soy sauce, ketchup, bourbon liqueur, apple cider vinegar, garlic, dried onion, red pepper flakes, and ground ginger into the Dutch oven. Bring the sauce to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
3
Stir the chicken back into the sauce, and bring to a full boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the sauce is reduced and thickened and the chicken pieces are no longer pink in the middle, about 20 minutes.
4
Remove the chicken pieces to a bowl with a slotted spoon. Stir together 1/4 cup of fruit juice cocktail with the cornstarch until smooth, and whisk the cornstarch mixture into the sauce, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Bring the sauce back to a simmer, let thicken for about 1 minute, and return the chicken pieces to the sauce. Stir to combine, and serve.

1005

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

109

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons olive oil, 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch pieces, 1 cup water, 1 cup packed light brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Best Bourbon Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Best Bourbon Chicken

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