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Special One-Skillet Bourbon Chicken Recipe

🔥 Introduction
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.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course, Non Veg
Cuisine: Indian
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.

🧡 Why You’ll Love It

    ✔ One skillet = Easy cleanup

      ✔ Sweet, spicy, and savory flavor explosion

        ✔ Perfect for meal prep

          ✔ Customizable heat level