Bourbon Chicken (Print Version)
Ingredients:
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1 ½ pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut in 1-inch pieces.
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2 tablespoons cornstarch, divided.
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2 tablespoons olive oil, divided.
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¼ cup minced onion.
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2 cloves garlic, minced.
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1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger.
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1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce.
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1/3 cup reduced sodium chicken broth.
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1/4 cup bourbon (or apple juice).
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3 tablespoons packed brown sugar.
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1 tablespoon cider vinegar.
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper.
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2 cups cooked rice.
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2 green onions, sliced.
Instructions:
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Gather Ingredients.
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Toss chicken with 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a medium bowl.
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Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken. Cook and stir until browned; transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon.
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Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet. Add onion, garlic, and ginger; cook and stir until softened and fragrant, 1 to 3 minutes.
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Stir remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch, soy sauce, broth, bourbon, brown sugar, vinegar, and crushed red pepper together in a small bowl.
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Add sauce mixture to skillet; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
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Return chicken to skillet. Cook and stir until coated in sauce and heated through, about 2 minutes.
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Serve over rice. Top with green onions.
Notes:
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Bourbon Chicken is a savory and slightly sweet dish featuring tender chicken thighs in a rich bourbon-infused sauce. It's perfect served over rice and garnished with green onions for a complete meal.