When family and friends gather together on our little farm, we all love to get in the kitchen and cook. This simple recipe only takes about 30 minutes from start to finish, and it is delicious enough to serve company for a casual get together. Bourbon chicken is kind of a misnomer, as there is no bourbon in it (although a splash might be a nice addition). The recipe’s origin is via Bourbon Street in New Orleans, and it is very similar to the Bourbon Chicken you get at a Chinese restaurant. I like to serve it over hot rice with fresh peas from my garden. Enjoy!
Mise en place (everything in place) for the bourbon chicken.
Heather’s friend, Luke, browns the chicken. It’s his first time cooking! Go, Luke!
Heather adds the soy sauce, apple juice, water and cider vinegar. Smells yummy!
Luke adds the chicken back into the pot. I think he has a great future in the kitchen.
In just a few minutes, we’re ready to eat. I love getting in the kitchen with the whole family, and this is a perfect dish to share.
Easy Bourbon Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove crushed
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup apple juice
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1-2 tablespoons corn starch mixed with 1-2 tablespoons water
- 2-3 fresh scallions for garnish optional
- Sesame seeds for garnish optional
Instructions
- Heat oil, then add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned.
- Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Add remaining ingredients, heat over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Add the chicken back in, reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is tender and cooked through.
- If you would like the sauce to be a little thicker, slowly stir in the corn starch and water mixture during the last five minutes of cooking.
- Serve over hot rice and garnish with sliced scallions and sesame seeds.
Comments
6 responses to “Easy Bourbon Chicken”
This is my hubby’s favorite asian dish and his birthday is this coming Thursday, so this is right on time! Thanks!
Excellent and happy birthday to your husband!
I’ve enjoyed this recipe at restaurants and now look forward to making it at home. Thanks for the recipe!
this sounds yummy thanks for sharing.
hugs, Cherry
Hi Carolyn, I’m eager to try this recipe. It sounds so hearty and delicious. Please clarify when the chicken is added back in. Is it between steps 3 and 4?
Hi Shelly,
I meant to update that step! Yes, you add the chicken back in with the other ingredients. I’ll update the recipe. Thank you!
Carolyn