Bourbon chicken with sweet and spicy sauce makes a quick and delicious dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
Total Time: 10 mins
INGREDIENTS
- ¼ cup lower-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup bourbon
- ¼ cup unsweetened apple juice
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch, plus 1 teaspoon, divided
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 teaspoons water
- 3 cups cooked brown rice
- Sliced scallions, for garnish
DIRECTIONS
- Combine soy sauce, bourbon, apple juice, vinegar, maple syrup, garlic, ginger and crushed red pepper in a small bowl.
- Toss together chicken and 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a large bowl. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the soy-bourbon mixture; stir to coat. Cook, stirring often, until the sauce has reduced to a syrupy consistency and the chicken is cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Combine water and the remaining 1 teaspoon cornstarch in a small bowl; stir to mix well. Add to the pan; cook, stirring often, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Divide rice among 4 plates; top with the chicken and sauce. Garnish with scallions, if desired.
Recipe idea by eatingwell.com.
