Easy 20 Minute Bourbon Chicken

Easy 20 Minute Bourbon Chicken

This Easy 20 Minute Bourbon Chicken is a copycat of Chinese mall food classic of tender chicken coated in a tangy, sticky sauce with sweet and savory flavors. It's an easy weeknight dinner that’s good down to the last bite!

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Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Sauce
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2/3 cup soy sauce, low sodium
• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 1 tbsp cider vinegar, or white vinegar
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp minced fresh ginger, or 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• Chicken
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed, or chicken thighs
• 2 tsp garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• salt and pepper to taste
• green onion, minced
• red pepper flakes, optional

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, mix chicken broth, soy sauce, apple juice, cider vinegar, bourbon, ketchup, brown sugar and ground ginger. Reserve.
2. Place a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. When hot, add 1 tbsp vegetable oil and half of the cubed chicken in a single layer.
3. Fry for 2 minutes until lightly golden. Then flip the pieces using tongs and cook 2 more minutes on the other side. 
4. Remove chicken pieces to a plate. 
5. Wipe the pan clean with paper towel. Add the remaining 1 tbsp oil and fry the remaining chicken pieces the same way. Then remove to the plate.
6. Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
7. Add the sauce and bring to a boil for 10 minutes.
8. Add the chicken to the sauce and boil for 5 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Mix the cornstarch with 1 tbsp water in a cup to make a slurry. Pour into the pan and stir for a minute until thickened (see note).
10. Garnish with optional green onions and red pepper flakes. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

If the sauce does not seem thick enough or is not clinging to the chicken, it will thicken further when removed from the heat.

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