Description
Bourbon Chicken with Broccoli is a quick, takeout-inspired dinner featuring tender chicken coated in a rich sweet-and-savory bourbon glaze, served with steamed broccoli. Ready in about 30 minutes, it’s the perfect weeknight comfort meal.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp cornstarch
Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Bourbon Sauce:
1/4 cup bourbon
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 cup chicken broth
For Serving:
2 cups broccoli florets
Cooked white rice
Instructions
1. Place the chicken in a bowl and toss with the cornstarch, salt and black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Cook the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes until browned and cooked through, then transfer to a plate.
4. In the same skillet, combine the bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger, crushed red pepper flakes and chicken broth.
5. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring until smooth.
6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss until evenly coated in the sauce.
7. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
8. Meanwhile, steam the broccoli for 5 to 7 minutes until bright green and tender.
9. Serve the bourbon chicken over cooked rice with the steamed broccoli and spoon extra sauce over the top.
Notes
Chicken thighs stay juicier than chicken breasts, but either works well.
For a non-alcoholic version, replace the bourbon with apple juice or additional chicken broth.
If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of chicken broth.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American