How to Make Bourbon Chicken

You’ll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the  bourbon chicken recipe below, but let’s go over the basics:

What Is Bourbon Chicken?

Bourbon chicken is a dish that is named after Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Louisiana and the ingredient that gives it its bold, boozy flavor.

How Do You Make Bourbon Chicken? 

Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make homemade bourbon chicken:

1. Toss the chicken in cornstarch.
2. Cook the chicken in oil, then transfer it to a plate using a slotted spoon.
3. Cook the onion, garlic, and ginger in oil in the same skillet.
4. In a bowl, mix the cornstarch, sauce, broth, bourbon, sugar, vinegar, and red pepper.
5. Add the sauce mixture to the skillet, then cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
6. Return chicken to skillet, cook, and stir until heated through.
7. Serve over rice and top with green onions.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut in 1-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• ¼ cup minced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1/3 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup bourbon (or apple juice)
• 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 2 green onions, sliced

Directions

1.Gather Ingredients.

2. Toss chicken with 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a medium bowl.

3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken. Cook and stir until browned; transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon.

4. Heat  remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet. Add onion, garlic, and ginger; cook and stir until softened and fragrant, 1 to 3 minutes.

5. Stir remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch, soy sauce, broth, bourbon, brown sugar, vinegar, and crushed red pepper together in a small bowl.

6. Add sauce mixture to skillet; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.

7. Return chicken to skillet. Cook and stir until coated in sauce and heated through, about 2 minutes.

8. Serve over rice. Top with green onions.