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Food Court Style Bourbon Chicken

Sticky, sweet, savory mall-style bourbon chicken made with tender bite-sized chicken and a glossy food court glaze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs diced
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
Sauce
  • 0.33 cup soy sauce
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 0.33 cup apple juice or bourbon
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch for slurry
  • 1 tbsp water for slurry

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a skillet and add diced chicken. Season lightly.
  2. Sear chicken on all sides until lightly browned.
  3. Add garlic and ginger; sauté for 30 seconds.
  4. Add soy sauce, brown sugar, apple juice or bourbon, vinegar, ketchup, and water.
  5. Simmer 10–12 minutes until sauce begins to reduce.
  6. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
  7. Add slurry and cook until sauce becomes thick, glossy, and sticky.
  8. Serve over rice and garnish with sesame seeds or green onions.

Notes

For a stronger bourbon flavor, replace half the apple juice with real bourbon.