Bourbon Chicken
Bourbon Chicken is a quick, flavorful delight that transforms chicken into a succulent, sticky-sweet masterpiece. Marinated in a bourbon-infused sauce, it graces your plate in just 30 minutes, promising to be the star of your culinary repertoire. Quick, easy, and utterly irresistible, this dish is a flavor sensation that demands minimal effort but guarantees maximum satisfaction.
Equipment
- Skillet or wok
- Mixing bowl
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup bourbon
- ¼ cup brown sugar packed
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for heat
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for cooking
- 2 tablespoons green onions chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, bourbon, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, ketchup, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
- Marinate Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the bowl, ensuring they are well-coated in the marinade. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Cook Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Create Sauce: Pour any remaining marinade into the skillet and let it come to a simmer. Allow the sauce to thicken slightly, stirring frequently.
- Finish and Garnish: Once the sauce has thickened, remove the skillet from heat. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve: Serve the Bourbon Chicken over a bed of cooked rice.