Save-The-Bourbon Chicken

Name: Save-The-Bourbon Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb (680 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cubed; 2 tbsp oil; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 2 tbsp ketchup; 1-2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp ground ginger (optional); 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/2 cup water; 2 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thicker glaze); Optional: sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish

Save-The-Bourbon Chicken

Sweet, sticky skillet chicken that might taste like bourbon.

Prep 5 minCook 15 minTotal 20 min530 calCuisine: American

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Ingredients

1.5 lb (680 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cubed
2 tbsp oil
0.25 cup soy sauce
0.25 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp ketchup
1-2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp garlic powder
0.5 tsp ground ginger (optional)
0.25 tsp black pepper
0.5 cup water
2 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thicker glaze)
Optional: sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish

Steps

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken and cook 5–7 minutes until browned all over.
In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, garlic powder, ginger (if using), pepper, and water.
Pour sauce mixture over the chicken and bring to a simmer.
Reduce heat and cook 6–8 minutes until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through.
If you want a stickier glaze, stir cornstarch into 1 tbsp cold water and add to the skillet. Cook 1–2 more minutes until glossy.
Serve hot over rice and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.