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Bourbon Chicken

Bourbon Chicken is a delightful and quick dish featuring juicy chicken cooked in a rich sauce of bourbon, brown sugar, and garlic, perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound chicken breast, diced
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup bourbon Can be replaced with apple cider or omitted for a lighter version.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For Garnish
  • Green onions, for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, brown sugar, bourbon, garlic, and ginger.
  2. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
Cooking
  1. Add the diced chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through.
  2. Pour the sauce over the chicken and bring to a simmer.
  3. Cook for 5-10 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
Serving
  1. Serve Bourbon Chicken over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions.

Notes

Make sure not to overcook the chicken; it should be juicy and tender. You can adjust the sweetness to your taste by adding more or less brown sugar. Feel free to include your favorite vegetables such as bell peppers or broccoli for added nutrition and color.