Get ready for a restaurant-style dish made right at home with minimal cleanup! This Special One-Skillet Bourbon Chicken is savory, sticky, slightly sweet, and full of bold flavors. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or when you want to impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen.
Special One-Skillet Bourbon Chicken Recipe
🔥 IntroductionGet ready for a restaurant-style dish made right at home with minimal cleanup! This Special One-Skillet Bourbon Chicken is savory, sticky, slightly sweet, and full of bold flavors. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or when you want to impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen.
Servings: 4
Cost: 100
Ingredients
- 500 g boneless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp oil vegetable or sesame
- 1/2 cup bourbon whiskey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional for heat
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water slurry
- Spring onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Coat chicken in 2 tbsp cornstarch for a light crispy finish.
- Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and nearly cooked through (5–7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the bourbon to deglaze, simmer for 2 minutes to burn off alcohol.
- Add soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, garlic powder, ginger, and chili flakes. Stir well and simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Add the chicken back to the skillet and coat it in the sauce.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce. Let it bubble for 2–3 more minutes.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped spring onions. Serve hot!
🍚 Best Served With
- Steamed white rice
- Stir-fried vegetables
- Garlic noodles
- Cauliflower rice (for a low-carb option)
💡 Pro Tips
- For a smokier flavor, briefly char the chicken in the pan before simmering.
- Prefer non-alcoholic? Replace bourbon with apple juice + a dash of Worcestershire sauce.
- Use chicken thighs for juicier, more flavorful meat.