Bourbon Street Magic: Savory Bourbon Chicken
This Bourbon Chicken recipe brings the taste of Bourbon Street right to your kitchen. Tender chicken is simmered in a delectable bourbon-infused sauce that's rich, sweet, and slightly tangy. It's easy to make and will have you feeling like you're dining in the heart of New Orleans!
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Equipment
- 1 Large skillet or wok
- 1 Spatula or stirring spoon
- 1 Sharp knife and cutting board (for cutting chicken into bite-sized pieces)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Garlic crusher or fine grater (if you prefer not to mince by hand)
- Optional: rice cooker for steamed rice to serve with the chicken.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
- 1½ tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup apple juice
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup water
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup bourbon whiskey (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for a few seconds until fragrant.
- Add apple juice, brown sugar, ketchup, cider vinegar, water, soy sauce, and bourbon. Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and return the chicken to the skillet.
- Cover the skillet and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Uncover the skillet and simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced and thickened.
- Serve the Bourbon Chicken over steamed rice, garnished with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- This dish gets its name from Bourbon Street in New Orleans, not from bourbon whiskey.
- The bourbon whiskey is optional in this recipe and can be omitted for a traditional Bourbon Chicken.
- If you like your sauce thicker, you can add a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water) towards the end of the cooking process.