Servings: 3 people
Calories: 326kcal
Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
- 3 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 lb chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
Instructions
- Prepare your chicken, cut into cubes, and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix together the components of the sauce in a bowl. apple cider vinegar, red pepper flakes, brown sugar, bourbon, ginger, and garlic. Add soy sauce to the mix and whisk until combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Heat up a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken cubes in it. Stir frequently until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the prepared sauce and stir together with the chicken cubes. Let simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally.
- Serve your bourbon chicken with a side of your favorite vegetables or rice for a complete meal! Enjoy your delicious homemade Leeann Chin's Bourbon Chicken!
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Notes
- For added flavor and heat, add more red pepper flakes as desired.
- The chicken can also be cooked in an oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until cooked through.
- If you don’t have bourbon on hand, you can use whiskey or apple juice instead.
- To reduce the amount of sugar in this recipe, substitute brown sugar with honey or maple syrup.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari soy sauce instead of regular soy sauce.
- This dish also tastes great with pork or other proteins like shrimp and beef!
Nutrition
Calories: 326kcal
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