Bourbon Chicken
This Bourbon Chicken tastes just like the kind I always grab at the mall- sweet, sticky, and irresistible! It has crispy fried chicken thighs coated in a rich bourbon sauce with ginger and brown sugar. Perfect with a bowl of rice.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil (or more for deep-frying)
For the sauce
- ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
- ⅓ cup bourbon (or apple juice)
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Deep-fry the chicken at 350°F in batches until golden and crispy, or pan-fry in 3 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
- Combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Mix and set aside.
- Add the sauce ingredients to a large skillet. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce to a simmer and let it bubble for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
- Add the chicken and toss to combine. Enjoy!
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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