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Bourbon Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Chinese-American
  • Diet: Halal

Description

This Bourbon Chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken thighs marinated in aromatic spices and seared to perfection. The chicken is then tossed in a rich, sweet, and savory sauce with hoisin, soy sauce, ginger, and brown sugar. Quick to prepare and full of bold flavors, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prepping. Serve with steamed rice, vegetables, or noodles for a complete meal.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil, plus more as needed
  • 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, rinsed and patted dry
  • 1 Tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 Tablespoon poultry seasoning

For the Sauce:

  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Prep the Chicken: Place your chicken thighs in a large bowl, then add the hoisin sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, and poultry seasoning. Toss to coat the chicken evenly. Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes (or overnight in the refrigerator for deeper flavor).
  2. Cook the Chicken: Pour olive oil into a skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side until well charred and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Make the Sauce: Reduce the heat to medium in the same skillet. Add butter and minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned. Stir in hoisin sauce, soy sauce, ground ginger, and brown sugar. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Slice the cooked chicken into small bite-sized pieces. Return the chicken to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce. Let everything simmer together for 5 minutes so the chicken absorbs the flavors.
  5. Serve: Serve the Bourbon Chicken hot, garnished with sesame seeds or green onions if desired. It pairs perfectly with rice, steamed vegetables, or noodles.

Notes

  • Store Bourbon Chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Thaw frozen chicken in the fridge overnight and reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave, adding a splash of water if needed to loosen the sauce.
  • You can marinate the chicken overnight for deeper flavor, making it ideal for meal prep.
  • If you don’t have hoisin sauce, BBQ sauce can be used as a substitute.
  • To add a spicy kick, mix in chili flakes or your favorite hot sauce.
  • Sear the chicken well to get a good char, which adds a delicious depth of flavor.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 1250mg
  • Fat: 27g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 29g
  • Cholesterol: 170mg

Find it online: https://emilyquickdinners.com/bourbon-chicken-recipe/