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Honey Bourbon Chicken

Irresistible Honey Bourbon Chicken for a Flavorful Dinner

This Honey Bourbon Chicken combines sweet and savory flavors for a quick and protein-packed dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for frying
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Bourbon can substitute with apple juice or chicken stock
  • 1/3 cup Honey can substitute with agave syrup
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce consider low-sodium options
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup prefer low-sugar options
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar can substitute with rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika can substitute with regular paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust according to taste
For Thickening
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch mix with water
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard can substitute with yellow mustard

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by patting the chicken breast dry with paper towels, season with salt and black pepper, coat with cornstarch, and set aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil, and sear the chicken pieces for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. Lower the heat, add more olive oil if needed, and sauté minced garlic and grated ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the bourbon, simmer for 1–2 minutes while stirring to deglaze the skillet.
  5. Stir in honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes, and let simmer for 3–4 minutes.
  6. Prepare a slurry with cornstarch and water, add it to the sauce, and stir until thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
  7. Return the chicken to the skillet and stir to coat with sauce, letting it simmer for 3 minutes.
  8. Serve over jasmine rice or noodles, garnished with green onions or sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 38gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Ensure skillet is hot before adding chicken, avoid overcrowding, and taste as you go for optimal flavor adjustments.

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