Bourbon chicken is a southern dish with chunks of juicy chicken simmered in a sticky bourbon and brown sugar sauce, with a sweet and spicy kick, the perfect one-pan meal. It’s Cajun country cooking with a Chinese spin.
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Bourbon Chicken Recipe – Spicy Chinese-Style Chicken Stir Fry from New Orleans
Ingredients
1 pound boneless chicken breast cut into bite-sized chunks, or use chicken thighs
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
1 tablespoon sesame oil or use vegetable oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup bourbon use apple juice as a non-alcoholic substitute
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional for a touch of heat, or to taste
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
For Garnish: Chopped scallions/green onions spicy chili flakes
Cooking Directions
Heat the sesame oil together in a wok or pan to medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until they begin to turn golden brown.
Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
Whisk together the soy sauce, bourbon, brown sugar, vinegar and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl. Pour the sauce into the wok or pan and reduce heat. Simmer for 10 minutes to cook off the alcohol from the bourbon and cook the chicken through.
Whisk together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Stir it into the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the sauce thickens to your preference. You can use a bit more cornstarch for a thicker sauce.
Garnish and serve! I love mine over steamed rice, or with noodles!
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